This video demonstrates the doctor's minimally invasive approach to heel-spur surgery. He describes using fluoroscopy to locate the spur, making a small incision on the bottom of the heel, and reshaping the bone. He also claims there is no scar and that patients can walk and wear sneakers the same day.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Minimally invasive heel-spur surgery is performed through a small incision on the bottom of the heel. Using a device called fluoroscopy, we locate the heel spur. We then make a small incision, enter the area, and shave down the bone spur.
The doctor says the approach leaves no scar and requires only one stitch on the bottom of the foot. He also says the patient can walk after the procedure and wear sneakers the same day.
Key takeaways
- The procedure uses fluoroscopy to locate the heel spur.
- The bone prominence is reshaped through a small incision on the bottom of the heel.
- The doctor discusses one stitch, same-day walking, and same-day sneaker use.
