Revision Surgery

Many people get excellent results following foot and ankle surgery. But when you continue to have problems after surgery, foot and ankle specialist Benjamin Clair, DPM, of Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center in McKinney, Texas, can help with revision surgery. Dr. Clair is board certified in foot surgery, reconstruction, and ankle surgery. He has also performed many revision surgery procedures. Call today or schedule an appointment online to discuss your treatment options. 

What does revision surgery mean?

Revision surgery is a procedure that aims to fix a previous surgery. Though surgery is successful in many cases, not everyone gets positive results. 

There are many possible reasons your first surgery failed. You may have had a complication following your surgery, such as an infection, or you didn’t get enough physical therapy during the healing process. Sometimes the original surgery fails to address the actual problem, or it may cause other problems.

Dr. Clair is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center who is skilled at revision surgeries and known for his expert skill in performing these complex procedures. 

I still have foot pain after surgery. Should I consider revision surgery?

You should schedule a revision surgery consultation at Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center if you continue to have foot or ankle pain following your foot or ankle surgery. Not all problems following a procedure need revision surgery.

Dr. Clair conducts a thorough evaluation to understand your current concerns, past history, and the type of surgery performed. He also examines your feet and ankles and does X-rays to evaluate the structure of your foot or ankle. 

What happens during revision surgery?

Revision foot and ankle surgery is more complex than the original surgery. Dr. Clair customizes your surgical plan based on why you need the revision. The goal of the process is to repair and improve the results of your initial procedure and may include:

• Repairing or repositioning tendons, ligaments, or bones
• Removing misaligned or damaged surfaces
• Removing and replacing internal fixation devices 

Revision surgery may take longer than the original surgery. Dr. Clair discusses the specifics of your procedure at your pre-surgical visit so you know what to expect. 

What can I expect during recovery from revision surgery?

Recovery following revision surgery varies, but you may require more downtime than you did for your original surgery. Dr. Clair may recommend immobilization for several weeks and then refer you to physical therapy to support the healing process. 

Dr. Clair schedules regular follow-up visits to monitor your healing and adjust your treatment as needed. He may suggest regenerative medicine treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to support your healing. 

Call Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center today or schedule an appointment online to schedule your revision surgery consultation.