A considered approach
Minimally invasive surgery
Modern foot and ankle care is not one-size-fits-all. When the right condition and anatomy align, minimally invasive techniques can help address a problem through smaller, more focused incisions.
Why this approach
Precision with a lighter touch
Minimally invasive surgery uses specialized instruments and carefully planned access points to treat selected foot and ankle conditions. Rather than choosing a technique because it is new, Dr. Barousse considers whether it offers a meaningful advantage for the individual in front of him.
He has increasingly adopted these techniques as instrumentation, imaging, and surgical training have evolved—while keeping the same priorities at the center: an accurate diagnosis, a durable result, and a recovery plan that makes sense for your life.
The goal
Less disruption where possible. The right operation when needed.
Every recommendation starts with your symptoms, imaging, goals, and the demands you want to return to.
The patient experience
How this changes your care
For the right patient, a minimally invasive approach may mean less soft-tissue disruption and smaller incisions. It can often support a smoother early recovery, but it does not remove the need for patience, protection, and follow-up. Your timeline depends on the procedure, your healing, and the way your body responds.
Smaller incisions
Focused access points can reduce the amount of visible incision and surrounding tissue involved in selected procedures.
Less disruption
The goal is to work precisely while respecting the soft tissues that support your foot and ankle.
A plan for recovery
You will understand what to protect, when activity can progress, and which milestones matter along the way.
In the operating room
See the difference in the details
Before-and-after photographs, procedural images, and radiographs will be added here as educational examples become available.
Before & after images coming soon
Procedure images coming soon
Radiograph images coming soon
An important note
Not every patient is a candidate
Minimally invasive surgery is not automatically better, and it is not appropriate for every condition or every stage of disease. Dr. Barousse evaluates each case individually, considering your examination, imaging, prior treatment, overall health, and goals.
Techniques such as endoscopic plantar fascia release are part of this approach for carefully selected patients. The right technique is the one that offers you the most predictable path forward—not simply the smallest incision.
Wondering if this approach fits?
Bring your questions and goals to a consultation. Together, you can talk through the options that make sense for your foot or ankle.