Reconstructive surgery is used to restore and reconstruct lost or damaged tissue and bring the physical feature back as close to normal as possible.
Reconstructive surgery can be used to repair deformities that have existed from birth, such as:
Cleft Lip or Palate
A cleft lip is a birth deformity in which a baby’s upper lip doesn’t form fully and has an opening in it. These congenital disabilities are called oral clefts or orofacial clefts. Birth deformities are health conditions that started at birth. Congenital defects can create problems in overall well-being, how the body grows, or how the body works. Cleft lip and cleft palate are some of the most common birth defects.
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida is well-known as permanently disabling birth deformities. It’s a kind of neural tube defect (NTD) that happens when a baby’s neural tube did not develop or close properly. The literal definition for Spina Bifida is “split spine.” Typically occurs within the first 28 days of pregnancy while the neural tube is developing. Spina Bifida often happens before a woman finds out she is pregnant. It is commonly referred to as the “snowflake condition” of birth because no two cases are the same, Spina Bifida can vary from mild to severe. The severity depends on the size of the opening to the location on the spine.
Webbing of the Fingers or Toes
Webbing of the fingers and toes is also known as syndactyly. It is the union of two or more fingers or toes. Usually, it is connected only by skin. In exceptional cases, the bones may be joined together. Syndactyly can be seen during the congenital anomaly defect ultrasound. Webbing usually occurs in the second and third toes. This form is often hereditary. Syndactyly can also happen with other birth defects affecting the skull, face, and bones.
Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a condition in which a newborn’s foot or feet seem to be twisted internally at the ankle.
The foot faces down and inwards, and the soles of the feet face each other. In clubfoot, the ligaments on the inside of the leg are condensed. The bones have an irregular shape, and the Achilles tendon is tightened.
If left untreated, the person may seem to walk on their ankles or the sides of their feet.