Minimally Invasive Surgery - Podiatrist, foot Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Foot Specialist, Toronto, ON

1) Using specially designed instruments, podiatrists are able to treat bunions, corns, hammertoes and callouses through very small openings in the skin. Consequently, there is less soft tissue work. This often results in considerably less post operative discomfort and quicker return to work and normal activities. Many people need nothing stronger than Aspirin or Tylenol post operatively.

2) The minimal incision technique can be performed under local anaesthetic in an office setting. Patients can read, listen to music or watch T.V. during the procedure. Most doctors consider local anaesthetic safer than general anaesthetic.

3) Expensive hospital beds and operating rooms are usually not necessary. This results in substantial savings for the government and medical plans.

4) Casts and crutches are usually not required with the minimal incision technique. Instead, an adhesive