By Neal M Blitz DPM FACFAS

In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Neal Blitz brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Minimal Incision Surgery. Recent advances in techniques, instrumentation, and technology have led to many changes to minimally invasive approaches to deformity correction, resulting in less soft tissue distribution, fewer complications, less postoperative pain, and improved cosmesis. This issue brings readers up to date with how and when to use these innovative techniques for a variety of conditions through the foot and ankle.

Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including new minimally invasive bunion surgery; where small incision fusions of the foot work wonders; the unfamiliar complications of minimally invasive foot surgery; minimal incision management of foot and ankle trauma; and more.

Provides in-depth clinical reviews on minimal incision surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.