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Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery

Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery

Edited by: at 10/10/2023

Modern orthopedic surgery uses techniques of minimal invasion or percutaneous, which minimize the problems of open surgery.

Dr. Ramiro Cruz Vergara

Minimal invasion surgery, also known as Minimal Incision Surgery (MIS), allows small incision procedures of no more than 5 millimeters. This does not exist a direct exposure of the surgical planes. This surgery serves to correct and eliminate bony defects of the foot, which cause some disease.

 

Main pathologies in which it is used

  • Hallux valgus (bunions)
  • Plantar fasciitis (calcaneal spur)
  • Callus on the sole of the foot (metatarsalgias)
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Clinodactyly (deviation of the fingers) and interdigital exostosis
  • Hammer Toe Syndrome

 

At the end of the procedure, the patient will leave the operating room walking with a special dressing and a post-surgical shoe, which helps maintain stability. After a week the stitches are removed and another bandage is placed easier. Such dressing can be changed by the patient, and should be done for 3 or 4 weeks.

 

The advantages of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery are:

  • Quick recovery
  • Minimal postoperative pain
  • No need for hospitalization
  • Immediate walking
  • Does not use osteosynthesis material (nails or screws)
Traumatology and Orthopedics in Hermosillo