Patient Journey
Patient Journey
At the Leeds Limb Centre, we aim to make every stage of your care straightforward, supportive and personalised. From your first enquiry through to your recovery, our experienced team will guide you through each step of the process.
Whether you require a procedure for a hand condition, peripheral nerve injury, complex limb reconstruction or amputation-related problems, we will ensure you receive the right assessment, by the right specialists and a treatment plan customised to your specific needs.
Get in Touch
Your journey begins with a simple enquiry.
You can contact us by:
0113 264 8164
info@LeedsLimbCentre.com
Online enquiry form
Our administrative team will discuss your concerns, answer any initial questions and arrange the most appropriate appointment.
If you already have scans, clinic letters or imaging, we may ask you to send these in advance so that your consultation can be planned as efficiently as possible.
Choosing the Right Clinic
Every patient is different.
Some conditions are best assessed by a single consultant with expertise in the relevant area. Others benefit from review by our multidisciplinary team.
Depending on your needs, we may recommend:
Consultant Clinic
Ideal for most patients requiring specialist assessment by an individual consultant.
Examples include:
- Hand and wrist conditions
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Compression neuropathies
- Follow-up after previous surgery
Multidisciplinary Assessment
For more complex conditions, several specialists may see you during the same appointment.
This may include input from:
- Plastic and reconstructive surgeons
- Orthopaedic surgeons
- Physiotherapists
- Prosthetists
Multidisciplinary assessment is particularly valuable for patients with:
- Major limb amputation
- Persistent stump pain
- Phantom limb pain
- Complex limb reconstruction
- Osseointegration assessment
- Revision surgery
Our aim is to provide a comprehensive assessment and a coordinated treatment plan without the need for multiple separate appointments.
Your Consultation
Your consultation is never rushed.
We will take time to understand:
- Your symptoms
- Your medical history
- Previous treatments
- Your lifestyle, work and personal goals
- What you hope to achieve from treatment
A thorough clinical examination will be performed, and any previous investigations reviewed.
If further tests are required, we will explain why and arrange them promptly.
Throughout your consultation, we encourage questions and believe that patients should be fully involved in decisions about their care.
Your Personalised Treatment Plan
Following your assessment, we will discuss the treatment options available.
These may include:
- Physiotherapy or rehabilitation
- Splinting or orthotic management
- Image-guided injections
- Pain management strategies
- Prosthetic optimisation
- Further specialist investigations
- Surgery
Where more than one treatment option exists, we will explain the advantages, limitations and potential risks of each approach, allowing you to make an informed decision.
You will receive a written summary of your consultation together with a clear explanation of the recommended treatment plan.
Planning Your Procedure
If surgery or another procedure is recommended, our team will coordinate every aspect of your care.
This includes:
- Scheduling your procedure
- Pre-operative assessment
- Hospital admission arrangements
- Written information about your operation
- Recovery expectations
- Costs and funding arrangements
We will ensure you know exactly what to expect before the day of your procedure.
Your Procedure
Your procedure will be performed in one of our carefully selected partner hospitals by your consultant and an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Every aspect of your care is focused on delivering safe, evidence-based treatment using modern surgical techniques and enhanced recovery principles wherever appropriate.
Recovery and Rehabilitation
Recovery does not end when you leave hospital.
Depending on your condition, your rehabilitation may include:
- Follow-up consultations
- Wound care
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Prosthetic rehabilitation
- Scar management
- Sensory retraining
- Strengthening programmes
- Return to work and sporting advice
For patients undergoing complex reconstruction or amputation surgery, rehabilitation is often just as important as the operation itself.
Our multidisciplinary team works together to support your recovery and maximise long-term function.
Long-Term Follow-Up
Some conditions benefit from ongoing specialist review.
Where appropriate, we offer longer-term follow-up to monitor your recovery, optimise function and address any new concerns that arise over time.
Our goal is not simply to perform an operation, but to support you in achieving the best possible long-term outcome.
Throughout Your Journey
We believe exceptional care is about more than excellent surgery.
It is about:
- Being listened to.
- Understanding your options.
- Receiving honest, expert advice.
- Having direct access to specialist clinicians.
- Working with a team that communicates closely throughout your care.
From your first enquiry to your final follow-up appointment, we are committed to delivering compassionate, expert care tailored to your individual needs.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Leeds Limb Centre.
Book a Consultation
Take the first step towards expert care.
Take the first step towards expert care.
Book a consultation with our specialist team to discuss your symptoms and procedure options.
Meet Our Surgeons
Providing tailored procedures for patients with complex limb conditions, from assessment through to recovery and rehabilitation.
Mr David Leonard
Mr Leonard is the founder and managing director of Leeds Limb Centre and a Consultant in Reconstructive Plastic and Hand Surgery.
Mr Waseem Bhat
Mr Bhat began his clinical training at the Yorkshire Deanery before further training in Plastic Surgery in Bristol, Oxford, and the North East.
Mr Patrick Foster
Mr Foster qualified from the Unversity of Oxford in 2001. He trained in Leeds followed by The Ilizarov Fellowship in Liverpool and The National Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship in Sheffield.
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