The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques vs. Traditional Open Surgeries скачать в хорошем качестве

The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques vs. Traditional Open Surgeries

Surgery is rarely the first choice when it comes to treating painful foot and ankle conditions. If we can fix the problem through conservative options, such as custom orthotics, therapeutic laser treatments, physical therapy, or other means, we prefer to exhaust those options first—and most of our patients agree. However, sometimes a surgical procedure is the best—or only—way to overcome your discomfort and return to a pain-free, active lifestyle. That said, many people are nervous about going under the knife and understandably want to be certain that they will see good results with as little cost or pain as possible. That’s why Dr. Joel Foster is proud to offer minimally invasive surgery for a variety of painful foot conditions. What exactly do we mean by minimally invasive surgery? Unlike more traditional open surgeries, a minimally invasive procedure requires only small incisions. Rather than making a big cut and opening up the toe or foot, a minimally invasive procedure uses a small rotary tool to cut a tiny opening—not much larger than the space required to use the necessary instruments, sometimes as little as an eighth of an inch. Closure often requires just one stitch. Minimally invasive surgery is frequently used for foot deformities or conditions where prominent, bony bumps rub painfully against the inside of your shoe. Hammertoes, a condition where toe joints have bent and become stuck in an arched, hammer-like position, are the most notable example. Painful corns between toes, formed by bone spurs underneath, are also frequently fixed using minimally invasive surgery. Also most bunions, tailor’s bunions and many other conditions can be resolved with minimally invasive techniques.