Minimal incision
foot surgery candidate
Smaller incision with superior results.
Learn about
Minimal incision
foot surgery
Minimal incision foot surgery is a surgical approach that uses smaller incision to get the same or superior results, therefor resulting in less pain, less swelling and quicker recovery. Minimal incision surgery can often be performed under local sedation and leads to a quicker and less costly surgical experience. Often MIS surgeries can be performed in the office OR suite with much lower costs than the hospital or the surgery center.
Get to know
Dr. Brian G. Loder, DPM, FACFAS
Dr Loder is considered by some, as one of the top Podiatric surgeons in Michigan. He completed specialized training in minimal incision foot surgery by the group of surgeons from Europe who invented the procedures.
Dr Loder has long been considered a pioneer of minimal incision foot surgery in the United States. He frequently travels both nationally and internationally to teach his techniques and has designed some of the most popular instrumentation used by many minimal invasive surgeons around the world. Dr. Loder has published many articles on the art of minimal incision foot and ankle surgery
Specializing in
Bunions
A bunion, medically known as hallux valgus, is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe joint. Although bunions are irritated by shoes, narrow shoes do not cause a bunion deformity.
Tailor’s Bunion (Bunionette)
A Tailor’s Bunion, also known as a Bunionette, is a bony prominence on the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe.
Hammertoe
Hammertoe is a deformity where one or more of the smaller toes become bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a broad term encompassing more than 100 different types of joint diseases and conditions characterized by inflammation and stiffness in the joints. Foot arthritis can be especially painful since the average American can accumulate over 5000 steps a day.
Achilles Tendon
The Achilles tendon is a strong, fibrous cord that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon can easily be injured during most sporting activities. Inflammation of the Achilles can be subtle and barely noticed until it is too late.