My goal for patients who have experienced a major limb injury is to help restore as much independence, mobility and function as possible given the specific injury and recovery opportunity.
My goal for patients who have experienced a major limb injury is to help restore as much independence, mobility and function as possible given the specific injury and recovery opportunity.
When it comes to major limb injuries and reconstructive trauma surgery Mr Fitzgerald O’Connor works as part of a multidisciplinary team of medical experts across London.
Following a major limb injury patients will often have years of recovery ahead and sometimes additional surgery to correct functional problems or ongoing discomfort.
Reconstructive plastic surgery can help treat various problems associated with limb injuries:
Reconstructive plastic surgery may help improve form and function in limbs including:
Following a major limb injury
If you require an amputation or stump revision
With reconstructive surgery there will always be some form of scar, often as a trade for resorting form or function. When it comes to a traumatic limb injury, a scar is of course preferable to an open wound.
In terms of how the scars will heal and fade over time, everyone is different and the appearance will depend on skin tone, elasticity and how your skin heals.
I perform all of my operations at leading London hospitals with full emergency care available. As with any surgical procedure, it's essential we discuss the risks together so you are fully informed of what you are undertaking.
Recovery and rehab is critical to optimising the surgical result of any limb injury. All patients are carefully followed up to ensure the best result possible.
While most patients experience no significant complications, potential risks include:
Working at top teaching hospitals and private hospitals across London, easily accessible from Waterloo, Victoria and London Bridge stations, including a new clinic at Battersea Power Station.
Westminster Bridge Consulting Rooms
Westminster Bridge Rd
Lambeth, London
SE1 7EH
Cleveland Clinic London
33 Grosvenor Pl
London
SW1X 7HY
HCA Healthcare UK,
The Shard, 32 St Thomas St,
London
SE1 9BS
1st Floor,
Turbine Hall B,
Battersea Power Station,
London
SW11 8DD
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