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What is minimally invasive bunion surgery?   Minimally invasive bunion surgery is an advanced surgical technique designed to correct bunions with less postoperative pain, faster recovery, and minimal scarring compared to traditional open surgery. This method involves making tiny incisions around the bunion and using specialized instruments to realign the...

Minimally invasive Achilles tendon surgery is a modern technique aimed at treating Achilles tendon injuries with reduced recovery times and less postoperative discomfort compared to traditional open surgery. This method involves making small incisions through which specialized instruments are inserted to repair the damaged tendon. The smaller incisions mean that...

Metal-free orthopedic foot and ankle surgery is an innovative approach aimed at addressing various foot and ankle conditions without using traditional metal implants.  Instead, these surgeries are performed using biocompatible materials such as high-strength polymers, ceramics, or bio-resorbable materials that integrate more naturally with the body. The primary advantage of...

The surgeons at Center for Foot and Ankle Restoration utilize different techniques to treat certain injuries and conditions, including bone grafting. Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that uses transplanted bone to repair or rebuild damaged bones in the foot and ankle. It's a common procedure in orthopedic surgery used...

Plantar Fasciatis is a condition some people develop that needs to be managed before we can correct it at a later date (surgery, treatment). Here's how to tape your foot to reduce heel pain caused by Plantar Fasciatis. Video Link

Sometimes we injure our Plantar Plate doing various activities. It is important to look after it and manage the pain that it might cause. In this video Dr. Cook goes over how to tape a toe for Plantar Plate pain. Video Link