Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive surgery for the foot and ankle restores function and appearance. Benjamin Clair, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center in McKinney, Texas, who is skilled at performing reconstructive surgery. The foot and ankle specialist uses cutting-edge surgical techniques so you get the best outcomes. Call the office today or click the online booking button to schedule your reconstructive surgery consultation.

What is reconstructive surgery exactly?

Reconstructive surgery is a specialized area of surgical care that fixes structural abnormalities in the body to improve form and function. Structural abnormalities include those you were born with, as well as any that have developed from an injury or disease.

Dr. Clair of Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center is an experienced foot and ankle specialist who is board-certified in reconstructive surgery. 

What foot and ankle conditions need reconstructive surgery?

Any foot or ankle condition that affects the structure or function of these parts of your body may benefit from reconstructive surgery. Dr. Clair takes a patient-centered approach to care and only recommends surgical interventions if he believes it can provide the best possible outcomes. 

Foot and ankle conditions that may need reconstructive surgery include:

• Complex fractures
• Traumatic injuries
• Arthritis
• High foot arch (cavus foot)
• Nonhealing foot ulcers
• Bone infections
• Gangrene
• Bunions

Dr. Clair may also perform reconstructive surgery to save the limb following an injury or infection in people who have diabetes or peripheral artery disease (PAD). Additionally, the foot and ankle specialist is an expert in high arch reconstruction for cavus foot. 

What happens during reconstructive surgery?

Dr. Clair customizes your reconstructive surgery plan based on your diagnosis, the severity of the deformity, and the ultimate goal. He reviews the details of your procedure at your presurgical consultation so you know what to expect.

Reconstructive surgery is major surgery, and you’re given a general anesthetic so you stay asleep during the procedure. The length of your surgery depends on the complexity of your foot or ankle condition, but it may take several hours.

Dr. Clair sends you to the recovery room for monitoring. You may go home the same day or spend the night in the hospital to support your initial recovery.

When can I go back to work after reconstructive surgery?

Recovery following reconstructive surgery varies, but you may need to take a few weeks off from work. Dr. Clair recommends you refrain from weight-bearing activities on the foot or ankle during the first few weeks.  

Dr. Clair provides you with at-home care instructions to support the recovery process and schedules regular follow-up visits to monitor your healing. He may prescribe a walking boot and physical therapy once your surgical wound is stable. 

Foot and ankle abnormalities that cause ongoing problems and affect your quality of life may improve with reconstructive surgery. Call Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center today or schedule an appointment online.