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How is minimally invasive forefoot surgery performed?
The South West Foot and Ankle Centre offers the most advanced techniques to
achieve successful treatment & optimal recovery.
The surgeon makes several 3 mm incisions through which to perform the
correction using a 2 mm diameter cutting device to shave or cut the bone in a
controlled manner under x-ray guidance.
Where shaving excess bone from the foot the surgeon then carefully removes
this unwanted bone. If a correction is needed the correct position is attained
and a screw is placed in the bone to maintain this position until the bone
heals. These screws are small and designed to sit inside the bone reducing
their need for removal.
It is important that minimally invasive forefoot surgery is carried out by a
specialist foot and ankle surgeon with extensive experience of open forefoot
surgery, which forms the fundamentals of this technique.
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Suitability for minimally invasive forefoot surgery
Specialist expertise ensures that treatment is most appropriate for
each individual patient.
After having a specialist consultation & assessment we can advise whether minimally
invasive forefoot surgery is appropriate for you. Typically, patients with mild to moderate
deformities are suitable for this type of ‘keyhole’ surgery.
The South West Foot and Ankle Centre provides expert advice on all aspects of foot & ankle
surgery. Our aim is to ensure that the treatment we provide at our centre leads to the best possible
outcome for our patients.
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