Dr. Bill Metaxas, a San Francisco Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, explains why these techniques are getting attention. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a technique used by Podiatric foot and ankle surgeons to correct specific foot and ankle conditions with very small incisions. This technique has gained attention among surgeons and patients alike due to…
At Risk Foot Care: 8 Top Tips
What is At Risk Foot Care? At Risk Foot Care is a part of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery dedicated to the prevention of life threatening complications associated with Peripheral Artery Disease, Diabetes, and other systemic diseases. The human foot has a complex interrelation with the rest of the body, which means that it may be…
NBC News features story on Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
The doctors of San Mateo Podiatry Group have been among the earliest adopters of minimally-invasive surgery to treat hallux valgus, also known as a bunion deformity. Apparently, the trend has swept from West to East, as now, Doctors in New York City are beginning to offer the procedure to their patients! Play Video
3D Weight Bearing CT Finds Important Imaging Differences in Patients with Hallux Valgus
As our Doctors commonly tell our patients, Hallux Valgus, also known as a “bunion” deformity, is a three-dimensional problem; 3D problems require 3D Solutions. A team of researchers recently examined imaging changes associated with the Lapidus procedure, now popularized by the Lapiplasty® technique and instrumentation. In their study, Comparison of Intercuneiform I-2 Joint Mobility Between Hallux…
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