Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Laser Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Needle-Free Injections
Computer Gait Analysis Orthotics
EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY FOR HEEL PAIN
This brand new technology uses a shockwave generator very similar to shock wave devices now used to treat kidney stones without surgery. Shockwaves work by causing micro-trauma to the afflicted area. This leads to increased blood flow to the area triggering the body’s repair system to heal the tendon. The shockwaves overstimulate the nerves to reduce the sensitivity and pain.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) has for many years been successfully used for a variety of orthopedic indications in many parts of the world. ESWT was approved by the FDA in 2000 for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. It is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that is both safe and effective. It reduces inflammation and stimulates a healing response in the injured tissue. ESWT relieves pain and provides a short recovery period, often with little or no side effects.
The shockwave therapy system produces the actual shock waves (high-energy pressure pulses), which travel through the therapy head’s water-filled cushion. The cushion is coupled with the patient’s foot during treatment.
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LASER SURGERY
A laser is a device that generates an intense beam of light – light that’s man-made and not known to occur in nature. A surgical laser beam can cut or vaporize tissue almost instantaneously. It is so precise that the surrounding tissue is hardly affected. And the beam sterilizes and seals blood vessels as it cuts, so there is less bleeding, less post-operative pain and less chance of post-operative infection than with conventional surgical tools.
Lasers have been used in many different kinds of surgery for over 15 years. Today, the technology is used for everything from removal of tonsils to treatment of infertility. Laser use in podiatry is now quite common.
Many patients have reported that laser surgery is far less painful than conventional techniques. Depending upon the nature of your problem, a local anesthetic may be used before using the laser.
The following common foot problems can be treated with a laser: fungal nails, warts, ingrown toenail, neuroma and porokeratosis.
Laser surgery is available in both our Quincy and Dedham offices.
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY UNDER FLUOROSCOPY
Minimally invasive surgery is an ambulatory surgical technique that utilizes smaller skin incisions and less soft tissue dissection with the overall objectives being:
- Less pain
- Less disability
- Less scarring
- Less inconvenience
- Ideally suited for the office setting, yet also performed in the hospital if general anesthesia is requested
SMALL INCISION SURGERY
The procedure itself is painless due to the use of a local anesthetic. Small instruments are used to carefully file down or reduce the underlying bone spur or calcium deposit causing the problem. A fluoroscope is used during the surgery so that the doctor can see inside the foot while he is performing the surgery. Following the surgery an elastic bandage is applied and a surgical shoe designed like an open sneaker is worn out of the office. A more rapid return to regular activities is encouraged and the overall post-operative inconvenience is usually minimal.
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ORTHOTICS
The field of biomechanics is a highly technical branch of medical engineering that studies human motion and helps determine limits of normality and abnormality. Orthotics are custom-made devices that create more normal foot function of the feet and legs and can help relieve the pain caused by postural problems as well as biomechanical foot disorders. We use Computerized Gait Analysis, which measures time and pressure of the feet to ensure very accurate orthotics. All of our orthotics are guaranteed for comfort and function in most types of shoes or your money will be refunded.
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