MR-guided radiotherapy
HCA Healthcare UK invests £15million to introduce advanced MR-guided radiotherapy with Elekta Unity MR Linac
Lower limb ischaemia
Loss of muscle function. A vascular condition that is often caused by problems with the blood vessels, resulting in damage to tissue.
What is lower limb ischaemia?
Lower limb ischaemia is a restriction of the blood supply to your tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen that is needed for cellular metabolism.
This is the process that keeps tissue alive. It usually occurs in the foot or leg and can be very serious if not treated early.
Need to know
Symptoms may include:
- The affected limb appearing pink or red
- Muscle pain on walking
- In severe chases, paralysis (loss of muscle function)
Your consultant will speak to you about symptoms, take your medical history and undertake a physical examination of the affected limb.
They may also request the following tests:
They may also request the following tests:
- Blood tests
- Ultrasound scan, to check your arterial flow
Treatment options include:
- Injection of an anticoagulant to stop the blood from clotting
- Amputation. This is only considered in a small number of chronic cases.
Our Lower limb ischaemia locations
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience