Muscle Flap Surgery Specialist
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Travis Montgomery, DPM, FACFAS, AMOS
Foot and Ankle Surgeon & Wound Care Specialist located in Carmel, IN
Muscle flap surgery is an innovative approach to restoring areas of your body severely damaged by injury or disease. Travis Montgomery, DPM, in Carmel, Indiana, uses muscle flap surgery to repair damaged parts of your foot or ankle. Dr. Montgomery specializes in evidence-based, individualized patient care. To find out if muscle flap surgery is right for you, call or book online today.
Muscle Flap Surgery Q&A
What is muscle flap surgery?
Flap surgery is a surgical technique in which your doctor transports live, healthy muscle tissue from one area of your body to another. Muscle flap surgery is a versatile and valuable tool in treating musculoskeletal damage and preserving limbs. It is an effective way to restore blood supply, muscle tissue, and function in areas severely damaged by an injury or illness.
When is muscle flap surgery used?
Dr. Montgomery uses muscle flap surgery in a variety of applications. Common uses of muscle flap surgery include:
- Covering complex wounds
- Treating damage caused by severe infections (osteomyelitis, necrotizing fasciitis, gangrene, etc.)
- Treating venous ulcers
- Repairing Charcot foot
- Treating traumatic injuries
- Treating diabetic ulcers
- Maintaining amputation levels
- Treating compartment syndrome
Muscle flap surgery can help restore limbs a wide range of illnesses and injuries affect. Muscle flap surgery can help facilitate the healing of large wounds or amputations and can also restore motion in patients who’ve experienced compartment syndrome.
Dr. Montgomery is fellowship-trained in orthoplastics and has extensive experience healing wounds and preserving limbs. He believes in the philosophy of “save a limb, save a life, keep America walking.” Dr. Montgomery takes an evidence-based approach to patient care and works with you to ensure the best possible outcome.
What should I expect from the muscle flap procedure?
Prior to your procedure, Dr. Montgomery performs a thorough examination to ensure muscle flap surgery is right for you. After your examination, you and Dr. Montgomery discuss the plan for your procedure. The specifics of your surgery can vary depending on the location, size, and severity of your condition.
During the procedure, you’re put under anesthesia to prevent any pain or discomfort. Dr. Montgomery removes a portion of your healthy muscle tissue and places it in the damaged area. He can source healthy muscle tissue from a number of locations, including your arm or thigh.
What happens after my procedure?
Depending on the nature of your surgery, you may have to stay in inpatient care for several weeks. You may require a cast or splint to keep your foot and ankle immobilized as you heal. Dr. Montgomery may also suggest physical therapy to help you regain your strength and stability.
Once discharged from inpatient care, Dr. Montgomery continues to monitor your progress during follow-up appointments.
To speak with Travis Montgomery, DPM, about muscle flap surgery, book an appointment by phone or online today.
