When Amputation Feels Like the Only Option—There Might Be Another Way
Maria’s Story: A Second Chance at Healing
Maria was more than 100 years old when doctors told her that the only path forward was a major amputation. Heartbroken and just days from her birthday, her family searched for hope elsewhere. They found it at HOPE Vascular & Podiatry in Houston, where a minimally invasive vascular procedure preserved her limb, healed her wound, and let her celebrate her birthday on her feet—dancing with loved ones.
Exploring Alternatives to Amputation
What Is Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery?
These image-guided procedures use tiny catheters, wires, and balloons or stents to reopen blocked arteries—often through a puncture smaller than a grain of rice. They restore blood flow without the trauma of open surgery.
Restoring Blood Flow to Save Limbs
By targeting the exact location of arterial blockages, our team can:
- Remove plaque with atherectomy devices
- Expand narrowed vessels using balloon angioplasty
- Place stents to keep arteries open long-term
The result is improved circulation, faster wound healing, and—in many cases—the ability to avoid amputation entirely.
The HOPE Vascular Approach
Multidisciplinary Limb Preservation
Our limb-salvage program unites vascular surgeons, podiatrists, and wound-care specialists to deliver comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Why Second Opinions Matter
If you have been told that amputation is inevitable, a detailed vascular evaluation could reveal minimally invasive options that other teams may overlook. Second opinions can literally save limbs—and lives.
FAQs: Alternatives to Amputation
Can circulation be restored without major surgery?
Yes. Many blockages can be treated with catheter-based techniques that reopen arteries and restore blood flow, allowing wounds to heal and limbs to be saved.
When should I seek a second opinion?
Immediately after an amputation recommendation—before any surgical date is set. A timely vascular assessment can reveal options that disappear once a limb is removed.
Who is a candidate for limb-salvage procedures?
People with diabetic foot ulcers, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), or critical limb ischemia often benefit from minimally invasive revascularization and advanced wound care.
Talk to the Experts at HOPE Vascular & Podiatry
If a major amputation is on the table, let us take a closer look first. You may have more choices than you realize.
HOPE Vascular & Podiatry
7105 Fannin St, Suite 600 & 650, Houston, TX
Call us: 346-400-4673
Learn more: www.hcic.io
