About Limb Reconstructive Surgery
Key Highlights
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Corrects complex limb deformities and length discrepancies in growing children.Restores proper alignment, function, and mobility to the affected limb.Alleviates chronic pain and prevents future joint problems like arthritis.Tailored to accommodate a child's ongoing growth and development.Can dramatically improve a child's ability to participate in physical activities and sports.Utilizes advanced surgical techniques like osteotomies and specialized fixation devices./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Congenital limb deficiencies or malformations (e.g., fibular hemimelia, congenital femoral deficiency).
- Significant limb length discrepancies from birth, injury, or infection.
- Angular deformities such as bowlegs (genu varum) or knock-knees (genu valgum) that are severe or progressive.
- Post-traumatic deformities or malunions from fractures.
- Deformities resulting from bone infections (osteomyelitis) or metabolic bone diseases.
- Conditions like Blount's disease or skeletal dysplasias affecting limb growth.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including detailed medical history and physical examination.
- Advanced imaging studies: X-rays, CT scans, or MRI to precisely plan the surgery.
- Pre-operative blood tests and other investigations to ensure fitness for anesthesia.
- Detailed discussions with the surgical team about goals, process, and recovery expectations.
- Possible consultation with a pediatric anesthesiologist.
- Instructions on fasting (NPO) before the surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve or blood vessel injury, potentially affecting sensation or circulation.
- Delayed bone healing (non-union) or improper healing (malunion).
- Stiffness in adjacent joints or development of contractures.
- Complications related to internal hardware (plates, screws) or external fixators (pin-site infections).
- Over-correction, under-correction, or recurrence of the deformity.
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for pain management, monitoring, and beginning of physical therapy.
- Use of casts, braces, or external fixators to protect the correction.
- Strict adherence to weight-bearing restrictions as advised by the surgeon.
- Regular follow-up appointments for X-rays to monitor bone healing and alignment.
- Aggressive physical therapy to regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
- Gradual return to normal activities and sports as guided by the orthopedic team.
- Long-term monitoring may be needed until skeletal maturity to manage growth.
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Typical hospital stay: 3-7 days
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Expected recovery time: 6-12 months (for full bone healing and functional recovery; initial mobilization in weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering limb reconstructive surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform limb reconstructive surgery. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric orthopedics and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for limb reconstructive surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 150 Thousand – 500 Thousand | 3-7 days | ~ 6-12 months (for full bone healing and functional recovery; initial mobilization in weeks) | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 525 Thousand – 1.75 Million | 3-7 days | ~ 6-12 months (for full bone healing and functional recovery; initial mobilization in weeks) | Know More |
Amit Gupta is a cheerful 8-year-old...
Amit Gupta is a cheerful 8-year-old boy from Jaipur, India, who loves cricket and dreams of playing for his school team. He was born with a congenital condition called fibular hemimelia, where his right leg was significantly shorter than his left, and his ankle was unstable. As he grew, the discrepancy worsened, causing a pronounced limp, difficulty running, and frequent ankle sprains. He often felt left out when his friends played sports. His pediatric orthopedist, Dr. Sharma, recommended limb reconstructive surgery, specifically a procedure called limb lengthening with an external fixator, to correct the length difference and stabilize his ankle. The treatment was challenging; Amit had to wear a bulky external frame on his leg for several months, requiring daily pin-site care and gradual adjustments. He experienced discomfort and frustration during physical therapy. However, after a year of recovery, which included intensive physiotherapy, Amit's legs are now nearly equal in length, and his ankle is stable. He can run without pain and has joined his school's cricket team. Emotionally, he transformed from a shy, self-conscious boy who avoided attention to his leg into a confident, active child beaming with pride at his newfound abilities.
Pediatric Orthopedics for Limb Reconstructive Surgery
Explore experienced pediatric orthopedics who regularly perform limb reconstructive surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 14 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad
- 23 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata