A limb-stabilisation apparatus (100) comprises a limb-receiving container (110) arranged to receive a portion of the limb (5) and to collect blood exited from the limb； and a blood recirculation system (120) configured to recirculate blood from the limb-receiving container (110) to one or more regions of the limb. Advantageously, the limb-stabilisation apparatus (100) may further comprise or may be associated with a limb-compressing apparatus (210) configured to reduce, restrict or prevent blood flow in the region of the limb-compressing apparatus.
