Minimally Invasive Podiatric Procedures: A Modern Approach to Foot and Ankle Care
Are you tired of living with foot and ankle pain?
If you are, don’t think you must immediately resort to surgery, which can be both stressful and time consuming. For many podiatric conditions, it actually makes more sense to employ minimally invasive procedures. In the blog below, Edmond & Norman Foot & Ankle will explore a few different examples of the aforementioned procedures and then explain why so many patients choose them first!
3 Common Conditions and the Procedures That Fix Them
Minimally invasive procedures can be used to address:
- Bunions: A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe. A common minimally invasive procedure for bunions is bunionectomy. This involves making smaller incisions and using specialized instruments to correct the alignment of the big toe.
- Diagnostic: X-rays and physical examination are typically used to diagnose bunions.
- Plantar Fasciitis: This condition causes heel pain, often worse in the morning. A minimally invasive procedure for plantar fasciitis is fasciotomy. This involves making a small incision in the plantar fascia, the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.
- Diagnostic: Physical examination and imaging studies, such as ultrasound or MRI, can help diagnose plantar fasciitis.
- Metatarsalgia: Metatarsalgia is a pain in the ball of the foot. A minimally invasive procedure for metatarsalgia is metatarsalgia surgery. This can involve removing a small portion of the metatarsal bone or implanting a silicone pad to relieve pressure on the affected area.
- Diagnostic: Physical examination and imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRI, can help diagnose metatarsalgia.
Minimally invasive procedures feature:
- Smaller incisions: This leads to less scarring and a faster recovery time.
- Reduced pain: Less tissue trauma means less postoperative pain.
- Shorter recovery time: Many patients can return to normal activities sooner.
- Improved outcomes: Minimally invasive procedures often have excellent success rates.
If you’re considering minimally invasive surgery for a foot or ankle condition, it’s important to consult with a qualified podiatrist! Fortunately, we know just the guy…
Bill Buksh, DPM, and his expert medical staff at Edmond Norman Foot and Ankle offer leading podiatric care to anyone in need throughout Edmond and Norman, Oklahoma. Between thorough, comprehensive remedies for common podiatric conditions and our unique specialty treatments for nerve pain, we are eager and ready to treat your feet. Contact us to schedule your appointment today!
