Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Bone spur removal surgery — exostectomy — involves the surgical excision of an osteophyte to eliminate its mechanical impingement on surrounding soft tissue, tendons, bursae, or nerves. Surgical indications include persistent pain after six or more months of structured conservative treatment, progressive functional limitation, or nerve impingement causing neurological symptoms that have not responded to non-operative management. The surgical approach varies by spur location: plantar heel spurs are addressed through endoscopic or open plantar fascial release with spur resection, dorsal midfoot spurs through dorsal exostectomy, and first MTP joint spurs through cheilectomy — removal of the dorsal osteophyte with preservation of joint motion. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC surgical team performs weight-bearing X-ray analysis and CT imaging when needed to map spur geometry precisely before surgery, ensuring complete removal without destabilizing the surrounding joint architecture — a critical technical consideration that differentiates experienced foot and ankle surgeons from general orthopedic operators.
Bone spur removal surgery at Healthy Feet Podiatry is performed as an outpatient procedure under local or regional anesthesia with light sedation — no general anesthesia, no hospital admission, same-day discharge. Operative time ranges from thirty to ninety minutes depending on spur location, size, and complexity of associated soft tissue procedures performed simultaneously. Post-operatively, weight-bearing status depends on the surgical site: dorsal exostectomy patients typically bear weight in a surgical shoe within days, while plantar heel spur excision patients follow a two-to-four-week protected weight-bearing protocol. Serial post-operative X-rays confirm complete spur removal and monitor healing at two, six, and twelve weeks. We coordinate post-surgical physical therapy for patients requiring rehabilitation of range of motion, strength, or gait mechanics following spur removal — ensuring your recovery is actively managed, not left to resolve passively.
Healthy Feet Podiatry’s NYC surgical team brings subspecialty foot and ankle expertise to every bone spur removal procedure — combining precise surgical technique with thorough pre-operative planning and attentive post-operative management that maximizes your surgical outcome. We serve bone spur surgery patients from across Manhattan and the five boroughs, accepting most major insurance plans for exostectomy procedures when medical necessity is established through documented conservative treatment failure. Our care coordinators manage every step from pre-operative clearance through final rehabilitation discharge, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks between your surgical and recovery teams. If your bone spur has failed conservative treatment and surgery is the right next step, Healthy Feet Podiatry in NYC is the team to trust with the procedure — and your recovery.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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