MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY OF THE FOOT KANSAS CITY OVERLAND PARK

Minimally invasive foot surgery (MIS) has become a highly successful option for treating a range of common foot problems, particularly those involving the forefoot. Using tiny 1/8-inch incisions, specialized instruments, and real-time imaging, MIS allows for precise correction of deformities with minimal trauma to the surrounding soft tissues. This leads to faster healing, less postoperative pain, and quicker return to daily activities.

One of the most notable benefits of MIS is its high success rate. When performed by a trained and experienced podiatrist, procedures such as hammer toe correction, bone spur removal, and treatment of painful calluses can be completed safely and effectively in the office setting. Patients often walk out of the office the same day in a surgical shoe, without the need for stitches, metal pins, or external hardware. Because there is less swelling and tissue disruption, recovery is generally quicker than with traditional open surgery, and the risk of complications such as infection or scarring is greatly reduced.

Minimally invasive techniques are especially effective for treating hammer toes, where contracted joints cause the toes to curl and rub inside shoes. Bone spurs, particularly on the top or sides of the foot, can cause shoe pressure and joint pain—MIS allows for their removal with minimal disruption. Painful calluses, often caused by underlying bony prominences, are treated by reshaping the bone beneath, providing lasting relief.

Overall, MIS has proven to be an excellent option for many foot problems, offering patients a convenient, low-risk, and cosmetically appealing solution. Its save the cost of hospital base treatment and is done normally in under 15 minutes.

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is a highly effective method for correcting hammer toes, overlapping toes, and other painful foot deformities—especially when performed by a skilled podiatrist in an office setting under local anesthesia. This advanced technique allows for precise bone and soft tissue correction using specialized instruments through a tiny 1/8-inch incision, minimizing trauma and promoting rapid recovery.

Hammer toes and crossing toes often result from muscle imbalance, tendon contracture, or abnormal bone length. One common contributing factor is an abnormally long metatarsal bone, often the second or third metatarsal, which can push the corresponding toe upward or cause it to cross over adjacent toes. These deformities not only affect appearance but also lead to painful corns, calluses, and pressure inside shoes.

The use of MIS in such cases allows the podiatrist to surgically cut and shorten the offending bone with pinpoint accuracy. In the example shown, a patient with a long third metatarsal underwent MIS correction. Through a single 1/8-inch incision, the metatarsal was carefully cut to reduce its length and slightly elevate it, thereby relieving the excess pressure and correcting the alignment of the toe.

X-rays taken before surgery clearly showed the abnormal length of the third metatarsal. An intraoperative image captured the surgical cut, revealing the precise location where the bone was shortened. Follow-up x-rays showed the gradual healing of the bone in its new position. This minimally invasive approach avoided large incisions, stitches, or external hardware, and allowed for faster recovery with significantly less discomfort.

The patient was able to return to wearing regular shoes relatively quickly. As with any procedure that involves bone work, the healing process takes about four to six weeks. During this period, the bone heals similarly to a controlled fracture, and the toe maintains its corrected position.

Minimally invasive foot surgery offers patients an excellent solution for structural problems like hammer toes and long metatarsals, with minimal downtime and excellent functional and cosmetic results.