At Elite Foot & Ankle Associates, we specialize in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, an advanced surgical approach that allows many procedures to be performed through very small incisions. These techniques are designed to correct structural problems of the foot and ankle while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues.
Unlike traditional open surgery, minimally invasive procedures use specialized instruments and imaging guidance to treat conditions through incisions that are often only a few millimeters in size.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Smaller incisions and less scarring
- Reduced soft tissue disruption
- Less postoperative pain and swelling
- Faster recovery and return to activity
- Many patients are able to walk the same day
- Lower risk of wound complications
- Often performed in an outpatient setting using local anesthesia
Conditions Commonly Treated
- Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
- Hammertoes
- Metatarsal deformities
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Certain fractures
- Arthritic joint conditions
- Tendon and ligament disorders
Bunions develop when the joint at the base of your big toe shifts out of alignment. The big toe begins drifting inward, while the metatarsal bone angles outward, forming a bump on the side of the foot.
Tailor’s bunions, also called bunionettes, affect the base of the fifth toe on the outside of the foot and can be caused by similar structural changes.
Hammertoes occur when one or more smaller toes bend abnormally at the middle joint due to muscle and tendon imbalance in the foot.
Personalized Surgical Care
Not every patient requires surgery, and minimally invasive procedures are not appropriate for every condition. Our physicians perform a thorough evaluation to determine the most effective treatment plan for each patient.
When surgery is recommended, minimally invasive techniques may allow for a safer procedure and a quicker return to normal activities.
All minimally invasive surgeries are typically covered by insurance.
