Limb salvage

Limb salvage

Limb salvage is coordinated care aimed at avoiding amputation when a foot is threatened by a non-healing wound, infection, or poor circulation. It works because podiatry, vascular, and diabetic care sit under one roof here rather than in three separate referrals.

What's Involved

• Wound and infection control — Debridement, offloading, and targeted treatment of the infection.
• Circulation assessment — Vascular studies to establish whether blood flow is adequate for healing.
• Revascularisation — Intervention to restore flow where it is the barrier to healing.

When to Come In

• A wound that will not close — An ulcer open for more than a few weeks.
• Signs of infection — Odour, drainage, spreading redness, or fever.
• An amputation has been recommended — A second opinion is always worth having first.

This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Talk with a qualified provider about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.