Minimally invasive foot surgery at Foot and Ankle Wellness Center is a minor surgery that removes, repairs, and/or reconstructs tissues in your feet. Expert podiatrists offer state-of-the-art, advanced technology and procedures to ensure the best results.
The many benefits associated with undergoing minimally invasive foot surgery at Foot and Ankle Wellness Center include:
With minimally invasive foot surgery, recovery times are fast. You can usually remain awake during the procedure.
Your foot and ankle specialist could recommend you undergo minimally invasive foot or ankle surgery if you experience:
If your podiatrist isn’t able to treat a foot problem with conservative treatments, they might then recommend that you undergo minimally invasive foot surgery to fully restore your foot’s structure and function.
To find out if you’re a good candidate for minimally invasive foot surgery, your specialist reviews your medical history and examines your feet, ankles, and lower legs. They ask you about your symptoms and have you move your foot in different positions.
Your podiatrist might recommend you undergo blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, or other imaging procedures to diagnose your condition and develop a treatment.
To get ready for minimally invasive foot surgery, follow all pre-procedure instructions. You may be asked to stop taking some medications, not smoke, and arrange for someone to drive you home after your surgery.
Right before the procedure, your provider offers you the choice of a general or regional anesthetic or a local anesthetic with a sedative. Regardless of the anesthetic you receive, you won’t feel any pain during minimally invasive foot surgery.
Your surgeon makes tiny incisions and removes, repairs, reconstructs, and/or replaces tissues in your foot or ankle. They close the incisions and take you to a recovery area.
You can usually go home the same day as your surgery, but make sure to have a friend or family member drive you. Rest your foot, take medications as directed, ice the area, and keep the surgical site clean and dry. Use wraps or bandages as directed. Your foot doctor could recommend that you have physical therapy while you recover.
Don’t live with foot pain or an injury that won’t heal when minimally invasive foot surgery at Foot and Ankle Wellness Center can restore your foot’s function. Call the nearest office today to schedule an appointment or book one online.
Foot and Ankle Wellness Center
1160 Varnum St. NE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-968-3403
Fax: 240-366-1796
