Lower Limb

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The lower limb includes the hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot. Here are some common surgical procedures related to the lower limb:

1. **Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty)**: Replacing the damaged hip joint with prosthetic components.

2. **Hip Resurfacing**: A type of hip surgery where the damaged surfaces of the joint are replaced, preserving more of the patient's own bone compared to a total hip replacement.

3. **Knee Arthroscopy**: A minimally invasive procedure to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside the knee joint.

4. **Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)**: Replacing the damaged parts of the knee joint with artificial components.

5. **Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction**: Surgery to replace a torn ACL, a major ligament in the knee.

6. **Meniscectomy**: Removal of a damaged meniscus in the knee.

7. **Ankle Arthroscopy**: A minimally invasive procedure to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside the ankle joint.

8. **Bunion Surgery (Hallux Valgus Correction)**: Surgical correction of a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe.

9. **Hammer Toe Correction**: Surgery to correct a deformity where the toe bends or curls downward instead of pointing forward.

10. **Achilles Tendon Repair**: Surgery to repair a torn or ruptured Achilles tendon.

11. **Ankle Fusion or Replacement**: Procedures to address severe ankle arthritis. Fusion immobilizes the joint, while replacement uses prosthetic components.

12. **Fracture Fixation**: Using plates, screws, pins, or rods to stabilize and repair broken bones in the leg, ankle, or foot.

13. **Limb Lengthening**: A procedure, often using external fixators, to correct limb length discrepancies.

14. **Plantar Fasciectomy**: Surgical removal of part of the plantar fascia to relieve chronic inflammation or plantar fasciitis.

15. **Morton's Neuroma Excision**: Removal of a painful nerve growth between the toes.

16. **Flatfoot Reconstruction**: Surgical procedures to correct flatfoot deformities.

17. **Charcot Foot Reconstruction**: Surgery to correct deformities and stabilize the foot in patients with Charcot foot, a complication of diabetic neuropathy.

18. **Tendon Transfers**: Moving a tendon from its original attachment to restore function or correct a deformity, commonly used after nerve injuries or conditions like drop foot.

19. **Varicose Vein Surgery**: Procedures, such as stripping or endovenous ablation, to treat varicose veins.

20. **Amputation**: Surgical removal of a part of the lower limb due to severe trauma, infection, tumors, or complications from conditions like diabetes.

21. **Osteotomy**: Cutting and realigning bones to correct deformities, commonly performed in the knee or hip.

This is a general overview of some of the surgical interventions for the lower limb. The specific procedure needed often depends on the nature and severity of the injury or condition, as well as the patient's overall health. As always, consultation with an orthopedic surgeon or podiatric surgeon is essential when considering surgical options.