MIS, minimally invasive surgery, is a modern and relatively young field of orthopaedic foot treatment.

These procedures introduce specialised micro-instruments, 2.5–3 mm in diameter, through a puncture-sized skin incision. They allow removal or cutting of bone and procedures on soft tissues. Operations use regional anaesthesia under X-ray guidance.

Examples of minimally invasive surgical applications:

  • correction of hallux valgus*
  • treatment of hallux rigidus*
  • correction of bunionette
  • treatment of transverse flatfoot
  • treatment of plantar fasciitis with or without an accompanying heel spur

*Whether MIS is suitable for these conditions depends on the severity of the deformity.

Postoperative treatment:

Percutaneous surgery minimises tissue trauma and promotes a rapid recovery.

Sterile dressings are used until the individual skin sutures are removed.

Depending on the condition, rehabilitation includes walking in postoperative shoes for two to six weeks.

Movement rehabilitation is recommended from the first days after surgery.

Why choose MIS?

Minimally invasive surgery is one of the newer techniques in orthopaedic treatment.

Its major advantages are minimal invasiveness and rapid postoperative rehabilitation.

Small wounds from percutaneous procedures heal much faster than wounds from open techniques.

This technique often allows patients to be treated as day cases.

Movement rehabilitation can begin in the first days after surgery, shortening the time needed to return to work.

Percutaneous surgery is developing rapidly, giving orthopaedic specialists increasingly advanced treatment tools.

This expands the range of applications for these procedures.