Infrapopliteal (tibial) angioplasty
Dilation of leg arteries (tibial, peroneal) to treat critical ischemia or foot trophic disorders.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Tibial artery disease occurs mainly in diabetic patients causing non-healing foot wounds or threatened amputation.
Benefits
Foot blood flow restoration, wound healing, limb salvage.
Procedure
Under local anesthesia, a very fine catheter is guided into the leg arteries. A balloon is inflated to dilate stenoses. Stents are rarely used at this level. Duration: 1-3 hours.
Risks
Dissection, thrombosis, embolism, arterial perforation. Amputation risk persists despite treatment.
Recovery
Short hospitalization. Close wound follow-up and Doppler monitoring.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
