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.
Minimally invasive bone spur surgery uses small portals or keyhole incisions — typically five to ten millimeters — combined with specialized instruments and fluoroscopic or endoscopic visualization to remove osteophytes with significantly less soft tissue disruption than traditional open exostectomy. For plantar heel spurs, endoscopic plantar fasciotomy with spur resection uses two small portals to visualize and remove the spur endoscopically, reducing post-operative pain and shortening the non-weight-bearing period compared to open heel spur surgery. For dorsal foot and first MTP joint spurs, percutaneous or mini-open techniques allow precise osteophyte removal through incisions that reduce wound healing time and post-operative scarring. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC minimally invasive bone spur surgeons assess every surgical candidate for MIS eligibility based on spur size, location, and the complexity of associated soft tissue procedures — ensuring the minimally invasive approach is chosen on clinical merit, not simply as a marketing preference.
At Healthy Feet Podiatry, minimally invasive bone spur procedures are performed under local anesthesia with light sedation in an accredited outpatient surgical center — no general anesthesia, no hospital stay, same-day discharge. Operative time for uncomplicated MIS spur removal is typically twenty to forty-five minutes. Post-operative pain is significantly reduced compared to open procedures, with most patients managing comfortably on oral analgesics rather than narcotic pain medication. Weight-bearing timelines depend on spur location: dorsal exostectomy patients are typically in normal footwear within two to four weeks, while endoscopic heel spur procedures allow protected weight-bearing in a surgical shoe within days of surgery. We provide detailed post-operative protocols for wound care, activity progression, and footwear transition — and follow every surgical patient with clinical and X-ray assessments at standard post-operative intervals to confirm complete spur removal and uneventful healing.
Healthy Feet Podiatry’s NYC surgical team offers minimally invasive bone spur removal as part of a comprehensive surgical menu — ensuring every patient receives the technique best matched to their spur’s anatomy and their recovery goals, not the only approach their surgeon performs. Our Manhattan surgical facilities are fully equipped for outpatient MIS procedures, and our post-operative care protocols are specifically designed to leverage the faster-healing advantages of the percutaneous approach. We serve bone spur surgery patients from across the five boroughs, accepting most major insurance plans for exostectomy procedures with established medical necessity. If you’re a candidate for minimally invasive bone spur surgery in NYC, Healthy Feet Podiatry is the place to find out — and to have it done with precision.
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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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