Saturday appointments are available at our Anaheim office.
Now Offering a $350 Comprehensive Foot Care Packages. Click to Know More.
Saturday appointments are available at our Anaheim office.
Now Offering a $350 Comprehensive Foot Care Packages. Click to Know More.
At Care Podiatry, we provide minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery as an advanced treatment option for many foot and ankle conditions. The modern surgical approach uses small, precise incisions and specialized instruments to correct problems. It minimizes disruption to surrounding tissues. With minimally invasive surgery, you can expect benefits such as reduced pain and a faster recovery.
The surgeon makes a small keyhole cut near the affected area.
They insert specialized instruments through these openings.
Real-time imaging helps ensure the correction of bone or tissue structures.
Small screws or fixation devices are used to stabilize bones during healing.
It depends on the procedures and the patient’s overall health. However, patients often experience:
Minimally invasive surgery is not required for every foot or ankle problems. The decision depends on factors like:
The procedure is performed using tiny incisions, often just a few millimeters long. So, there is minimal scarring and less tissue disruption.
Smaller incisions reduce the risk of wound-healing problems, infections, and other complications. These issues can otherwise arise with larger surgical wounds.
Most minimally invasive procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. It allows patients to return home the same day.
Your foot and ankle recover faster with less surgical trauma. Most patients start walking earlier and return to normal activities sooner than after traditional surgery.
Patients typically experience less pain and swelling due to less damage to muscles, soft tissues, and ligaments.
Patients can be good candidates for minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery if they:
It is not suitable for patients who have:
If you are experiencing chronic foot and ankle pain, minimally invasive surgery can help restore mobility and improve your quality of life. You need to schedule a consultation with our specialists to discuss the most suitable treatment option.
Yes. Mild cases can improve with proper home care, such as soaking and wearing roomy shoes. However, if pain worsens, it is a sign of infection.
Signs of infection can include –
Yes, recurrence is possible, if –
Permanent procedures can reduce the risk, but proper nail trimming and footwear options remain essential for prevention.
