Minimal Invasive Surgery

Minimal Invasive Surgery

A patient came in wanting to correct her bunions in time for her nearing wedding. Her mother handed down her own wedding shoes to her as a wedding gift, but unfortunately, she could not fit into them without feeling pain. She went to the podiatrist to fix the problem but was afraid of needles and major surgical procedures. Thankfully, we offer a minimally invasive procedure to help her get back on her feet faster with less pain. When her wedding day came, she walked down that aisle feet first.

A minimally invasive procedure can help you to get back on your feet faster, with less pain. The minimal-incision surgery is performed with small 3-5mm incisions, compared to 3–5-inch incisions used in traditional surgeries. The innovative technique utilizes percutaneous, micro-incisions to correct bunions (hallux valgus), as well as hallux rigidus and other foot conditions, which cause far less damage to your foot.

Advantages of the minimal incision surgery include:

  • Less pain
  • Earlier return to function compared to an open procedure
  • Smaller incision
  • Minimal disruption of the tissues about joints minimizing stiffness.
  • Smaller scars
  • Able to avoid general anesthesia
  • Ability to obtain the same results as traditional surgery with all the benefits listed above.