Foot reconstruction surgery can help save your foot and restore its function after a traumatic injury, cancer, or serious infection.
This highly complex surgery requires specialized training only a few surgeons in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area possess. At McCue Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jonathan McCue at McCue Plastic Surgery in Plymouth, MN, specializes in foot reconstruction, and he’s one of the go-to experts for highly complex cases.
Dr. McCue is passionate about helping his patients take their lives back. Here’s what you need to know before, during, and after surgery.
Preparing for Foot Reconstruction Surgery
Before surgery, Dr. McCue conducts a thorough evaluation, including imaging tests and a medical history review. He provides detailed instructions to prepare for foot reconstruction surgery, such as stopping certain medications and arranging for post-op support at home.
During Surgery: Techniques in Foot Reconstruction
Foot reconstruction often involves advanced techniques tailored to restore function and improve mobility after significant trauma or deformities. Three commonly used approaches include microvascular surgery, free tissue transfer, and bone and tendon repair.
- Microvascular surgery: Microvascular sugery is a highly specialized technique to reconnect or transfer tiny blood vessels and tissues. In foot reconstruction, this may involve repairing blood vessels to ensure proper blood flow or reattaching tissue flaps to maintain healthy healing. This technique is crucial in severe trauma cases, where maintaining circulation to the affected area is necessary for recovery.
- Free Tissue Transfer: Free tissue transfer involves removing tissue—such as skin, fat, or muscle—from one part of the body and transplanting it to the injured foot. Unlike other techniques, the tissue is completely detached from its original blood supply. Microvascular surgery then reconnects the blood vessels in the new location. This highly complex method is often chosen for extensive injuries.
- Bone and Tendon Repair: Bone and tendon repair addresses structural damage caused by injury or deformities. Dr. McCue may realign fractured bones, secure them with plates or screws, or reconstruct tendons to restore function and stability.
Additional methods sometimes used in foot reconstruction include skin grafting, joint fusion, and soft tissue repair.
Recovery and Rehabilitation
After surgery, Dr. McCue creates a personalized rehab plan to enhance long-term foot function and comfort. The recovery period may last several weeks or months. Physical therapy is crucial for rebuilding strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
Dr. McCue provides ongoing support, follow-ups, and a personalized rehabilitation plan to optimize your recovery.
Foot Reconstruction in Plymouth, MN
Contact Dr. Jonathan McCue at McCue Plastic Surgery in Plymouth, MN, for advanced foot reconstruction surgery from the leading expert in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Call 952-830-0089 to schedule your consultation.
