There are two basic types of foot surgery.
Which would you choose?
Definition of Standards of Care Approved by the Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia used usually with Nitrous Oxide Analgesia.
Extent of Trauma: Minor trauma to dermal and subcutaneous tissues. Minimal scarring. Internal fixation not required.
Incision Size: Usually 1/4-inch incision.
Instrumentation: Surgical burs and rasps are predominately employed for bone operations.
Locale: Predominantly surgery center based.
Pain: Minimal if any.
Postoperative Care: Mild analgesics usually suffice.
Preoperative Laboratory Tests: Based on the patient’s medical history and the doctor’s clinical judgment. Foot x-rays are mandatory in bone surgery.
Preoperative Preparation: Aseptic technique is executed using sterile technique and attire.
Preoperative Sedation: Not necessary.
Scheduling: Surgery can be performed any time the doctor and patient mutually agree.
Sutures: Usually only one suture.
Infections: Low Risk
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Higher Risk Surgery
Anesthesia: General or regional anesthesia most likely with or without narcotics.
Extent of Trauma: Dissection procedures extensive local tissue damage at each incision site with prominent scarring. Internal fixation is frequently required and may necessitate future removal of hardware or casts.
Incision Size: Wound openings are larger and require closures.
Instrumentation: Hammers, chisels, rongeurs and saws are generally utilized in conjunction with wires, pins, screws and implants for bone operations.
Locale: Hospitalization usually required.
Postoperative Care: Narcotics often prescribed. Dry dressing usually indicated. Immobilization, i.e. casts or rigid footgear often utilized.
Preoperative Laboratory Tests: A full gamut of laboratory tests are taken routinely. Foot x-rays are taken as well as additional x-rays which may be hospital policy.
Preoperative Preparation: Customary operating room sterile technique and attire are mandatory since the operative area is exposed to the surrounding environment.
Preoperative Sedation: Patient is most always sedated.
Scheduling: Surgery may be planned and scheduled well in advance.
Sutures: Sutures often required.
Infections: Higher Risk
Which would you choose?
Definition of Standards of Care Approved by the Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery
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