Percutaneous surgery for hallux valgus and forefoot disorders

Percutaneous surgery for the treatment of forefoot deformities is the most advanced solution for best anatomical and functional results:

• Minimal access surgery
• Local anesthesia
• Absence of fixation devices
• Early ambulation
• Modest pain
• Fast Healing
• Reduction of complications
• Ability to correct the deformities of the forefoot with a single surgery
• Short Surgery
• Essential and dedicated equipment
• Hospitalization for a few hours

The results reported by the patients:

• For the hallux valgus: 87% very good; 13% discrete
• For the "Metatarsalgia": 69% very good; 31% discrete;.

This surgical technique was born in the United States 20 years ago, and it has become widespread in Europe thanks to the Spanish school of dr. De Prado.

This is an innovative method, because the bone resections are performed with small motorized cutters(third generation) through tiny incisions. This is a technique "closed" and thus fosters the early healing and decreases the chance of complications.
The operation requires a peripheral anesthesia and a stay in hospital for a few hours. The Post-operative treatment involves walking with a specific shoes, and in the first month, the renewal of bandages.
Fundamental is the experience of the surgeon because this surgery is very particular

This surgery is suitable for:

• Hallux Valgus
• Hallux Rigid
• Metatarsalgia
• Hammer toes
• Rheumatoid foot
• Diabetic foot
• Neurogenic foot deformities
• Relapse of forefoot deformities treated with other methods
• Morton's neuroma

Dott. FERRANTI Stefano Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon - Foligno Curriculum