Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
Dr. Kirkland pride in being a innovator in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, promoting this groundbreaking surgical approach worldwide. She has undergone extensive specialized training to master the advanced techniques required for these intricate procedures, all performed in her state-of-the-art-based surgical suite.
If you're curious about how these surgeries are conducted through tiny 'keyholes,' the answer is a fluoroscope, an advanced x-ray machine that allows visualization inside the body without large incisions. This enables Dr. Kirkland to carry out complex and delicate procedures while minimizing unnecessary risks to the patient.
Although surgery is typically a last resort for addressing painful or unsightly foot and ankle conditions, Dr. Kirkland advocates for minimally invasive options whenever feasible, aiming for improved patient outcomes without the risks associated with traditional open surgery. While all surgical procedures carry some risks, those associated with minimally invasive techniques are significantly lower compared to open surgeries.
Specialized Surgical Techniques
Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgical techniques have gained popularity in many areas of surgery during the last several years. Dr. Mallory Kirkland DPM., is specifically trained in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. She has developed a philosophy using the latest advanced surgical techniques to treat foot and ankle pain bearing aesthetics in mind.
The techniques and fundamentals developed are intended to complement the ‘open’ surgical options in the management of a variety of foot and ankle deformities. Special surgical instruments, devices and advanced imaging techniques are used to visualize and perform the surgeries through extremely small ‘key-hole’ incisions.