MINIMALY INVASIVE SURGERIES
Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (MIS) utilizes specialized instruments and tiny incisions (often less than 5mm) to correct deformities, resulting in less pain, reduced infection risk, and faster recovery times compared to traditional open surgery. It treats conditions like bunions, hammertoes, and heel spurs, allowing for quicker return to daily activities.
Key Benefits of Minimally Invasive Podiatry Surgery
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Smaller Scars: Tiny incisions mean smaller, less visible, or no scars.
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Less Pain & Swelling: Less tissue dissection means less trauma to the foot, leading to reduced post-operative pain.
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Faster Recovery: Patients can often walk on the same day as surgery.
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Lower Infection Risk: Smaller openings reduce the risk of surgical site infections, even in patients with diabetes.
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Less Hardware: Often avoids the need for large plates, screws, or pins.
Common Procedures Treated with MIS
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Bunions (Hallux Valgus): Realignment of the big toe with significantly less scarring.
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Hammertoes: Correction of bent toe joints through minimal incisions.
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Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Spurs: Release of the tissue or removal of bony spurs with minimal trauma.
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Metatarsalgia: Pain relief in the ball of the foot.
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Ankle Arthritis/Bone Spurs: Treatment of joint pain.