Lower leg arthroplasty (cruroplasty) in Kyiv

Preparation for plastic surgery of the legs

Cruroplasty in Kyiv is not something rare. In fact, the number of those who want to correct the shape of their limbs increases every year. Cruroplasty is a leg operation, the key point of which is the endoprosthesis of the lower leg with a special implant. With its help, the curvature of the contours is corrected, and the limb acquires a visually correct shape.

The main indications for plastic surgery are:

• thin lower legs from birth, which visually stand out against the background of other parts of the body – hips, pelvis, etc.;
• asymmetry of the limbs;
• insufficient volume of the lower leg muscles;
• atrophy of the lower leg area due to a previous illness or injury;
• false deformation – O-shaped legs;
• individual features of the structure of the lower extremities.

Contraindications to surgical correction of curvature are acute conditions. These include severe infectious diseases, neoplasms, diabetes and other pathologies. The doctor will determine your readiness for plastic surgery at the examination stage.

The cruroplasty technique at the HB Medical clinic is based on the use of an endoprosthesis. This is a special silicone capsule, the shape of which is individually selected by specialists. The leg implant compensates for the deformation and the limbs take on the correct appearance. You can view real reviews from satisfied patients and plastic surgery results in a separate section of the clinic’s website.

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Surgical plastic surgery of the curvature of the legs is performed under general anesthesia. This approach minimizes discomfort for the patient.

Main stages of the operation:

• patient preparation, anesthesia and anesthesia;
• incisions in precisely specified areas of the lower legs;
• preparing the site for the artificial prosthesis;
• closing the incision site;
• applying bandages.

During cruroplasty, the surgeon forms cavities between the two shin muscles. This area will serve as a pocket for the endoprosthesis. The implant is placed in two positions: posterior or medial lateral. Incisions are made in the popliteal fossa. The average duration of cruroplasty is from 1 to 3 hours.

Rehabilitation after cruroplasty

After the prosthetics of the lower legs, the patient stays in the hospital for 1-2 days. HB Medical in Kyiv has all the conditions for comfortable rest and recovery.

Rehabilitation consists of several stages:

• 48-62 hours: removal of drains;
• up to 7 days: bruising, swelling and pain, which are relieved by analgesics;
• 7-10 days: stitches are removed;
• 2-3 weeks: swelling and other unpleasant sensations gradually disappear;
• up to 6 weeks: compression underwear is indicated.

For about two months, the patient will feel the implants in their legs – this is normal. Intense physical activity is limited for a period of up to 4-6 months. Further, life after cruroplasty will not differ from usual – the implants will no longer be felt as a foreign body.

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