This brief video describes minimally invasive surgery for bunions, corns, and hammertoes. The doctor says the office procedure is performed with local anesthesia through a small opening, allowing a bone spur to be reshaped with a burr. He also gives a short estimate for how long the procedure may take.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Minimally invasive surgery, or MIS, can be used to correct bunions, corns, or hammertoes. It is an office procedure performed with local anesthesia, and it takes about five to ten minutes. Through a small opening, we enter the area and shave down the bone spur associated with the bunion. We use the same approach for hammertoes, entering through the small opening and shaving down the bone spur.
Key takeaways
- The video describes an office-based minimally invasive approach for bunions, corns, and hammertoes.
- The procedure uses local anesthesia and a small opening to reach and reshape a bone spur.
- The doctor estimates a procedure time of approximately five to ten minutes.
