Laser Treatment for Foot and Ankle Conditions

Treatments for foot and ankle conditions used to be painful, expensive, and in many cases, ineffective. Thankfully, today, individuals in the areas of Lewisville, Plano and Irving, can take advantage of advanced laser treatment for a variety of foot and ankle conditions, including arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and tendonitis. Laser surgery provides patients with a new option that can relieve pain and correct conditions that may be causing disability and mobility problems.

How Does Laser Treatment Work?

Laser technology emits a beam of energy that can be adjusted in intensity. Using a laser, our podiatric surgeon can remove tissue that is leading to problems. Essentially, a laser can function in the same way that a scalpel can, but because of the precision involved in laser surgery, procedures are often completed faster and with lessened healing times when compared to traditional methods of foot and ankle surgery. Additionally, a laser can remove layers of tissue whereas doing so with a scalpel can be difficult and dangerous. A laser vaporizes tissue that is rich in water and can be used to resurface damaged joints.

What Are the Benefits of Laser Surgery?

Aside from the precision that laser treatment surgery offers to a foot and ankle specialist, patients also experience faster healing and less pain. Because a laser is able to remove only the problem tissue, there is less of a chance for collateral damage during a surgical procedure. In addition, laser treatment reduces the potential for swelling and infection because the area being treated does not come into physical contact with any medical instruments. Patients who are dealing with conditions such as fungus can also experience faster and more permanent results when laser surgery is the chosen treatment option.

Laser Surgery Solutions Offered at Southwest Foot and Ankle Center

With offices in Lewisville, Plano and Irving the Southwest Foot and Ankle Center provides patients with a number of laser treatment solutions for a variety of conditions, including sports injuries, tendon and ligament injuries, and neuromas. Using state-of-the-art laser technology, a caring podiatrist at the Southwest Foot and Ankle Center can quickly treat problem areas, eliminating pain and promoting fast healing times. Additionally, the Southwest Foot and Ankle Center offers solutions for heel pain, foot pain, toe pain, and other conditions associated with the feet and ankles.

To schedule an appointment to have your foot or ankle condition examined by a caring medical professional, call the Southwest Foot and Ankle Center at 972-318-2738 in Lewisville, 972-805-9985 in Plano or 972-318-2655 in Irving.