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Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery 

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Why minimally invasive surgery?

The principle is to achieve the same objectives as open surgery, but in doing so, minimise the incisions used and trauma for the patient.

Importantly, the form of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) we have developed is founded on long established approaches to foot surgery. This means the patient’s recovery and outcome is very controlled and predictable. However, we are able to achieve this outcome while reducing impact on bone structure and soft tissues.

“Having had an open cheilectomy 15 years ago on one toe and a minimally invasive cheilectomy recently on the other toe, I wish I could have had minimally invasive surgery on both toes. The results are marvellous.”

Read the experience of LFAC patient Jane Cousins in full

Largest UK experience of minimally invasive foot surgery 

LFAC consultant David Redfern worked with surgeons in France to train in MIS techniques before introducing and developing the approach in the UK in 2009.He has now completed more than a thousand cases.

Mr Redfern also regularly trains and lectures nationally and internationally, having the largest UK experience in MIS. All LFAC surgeons are trained in MIS techniques and are playing key roles in introducing the approach throughout the UK and in auditing results.

“Because we use well-established techniques, there is stability and predictability in terms of the outcome. This is combined with the clear benefits of achieving this end in a minimally invasive way, thereby reducing trauma to the joint.”

Mr David Redfern, Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, London Foot and Ankle Centre