06/06/2013    

PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

CA Podiatrist Uses Minimal Incision with Fixation for Bunion Repair

Previously, bunion surgery required a long incision, which resulted in large amounts of pain, swelling, and loss of range of motion. A new procedure has been perfected by  Alireza Khosroabadi, DPM, which requires only a 5 mm incision. Dr. Khosroabadi has been performing this procedure for the past year. The entire procedure is visualized real-time on a TV monitor, so the doctor can see exactly what he is cutting and fixating.

Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi

"I cut the bone with an osteotome, slide the bone over and insert a pin to hold the bone together until it heals (in about 4-6 weeks). This reduces the amount of swelling and loss of range of motion. Patients can walk in about 2 or 3 days," says Dr. Khosroabadi.

Source: The Drs [5/24/13]