Service Overview
At Modern Podiatry Foot and Ankle Surgery Clinic in Amman, many foot and ankle procedures can be performed safely and effectively under local anesthesia. These minimally invasive treatments allow patients to avoid the risks and recovery time associated with general anesthesia, while still achieving excellent outcomes.
Our clinic offers a wide range of minor surgical procedures, from nail care to soft tissue and tendon treatments, all tailored to relieve pain, restore function, and improve foot health.
Types of Procedures We Offer
A. Nail Procedures
- Partial or Total Nail Avulsion – For ingrown toenails, chronic paronychia, or infected nails.
- Excision of Subungual Exostosis or Small Nail Bed Masses – Removing bony or soft tissue growths beneath the nail.
- Drainage of Subungual Hematoma – Relieving painful blood collections under the nail caused by trauma.
B. Skin & Soft Tissue Procedures
- Excision of Skin Lesions – Removal of warts, corns, benign tumors, fibromas, or cysts.
- Incision & Drainage (I&D) – Treating abscesses, infected bursae, or severe paronychia.
- Foreign Body Removal – Safely extracting glass, splinters, or thorns embedded in the foot.
- Soft Tissue Biopsies – Sampling suspicious skin lesions or ulcers for accurate diagnosis.
- Excision of Ganglion Cysts – Removal of small cysts affecting the foot or ankle.
C. Tendon & Capsule Procedures (select small ones)
- Trigger Toe Release – Releasing the flexor hallucis longus tendon sheath to restore motion.
- Small Tendon Sheath Cyst Removal – Eliminating painful or restrictive tendon sheath cysts.
D. Bony Procedures (limited scope)
- Exostectomy of Small Spurs – Removing minor bone spurs (e.g., dorsal midfoot, digital exostosis).
- Bone Biopsy – Taking a small sample to diagnose infections or suspected tumors.
E. Wound & Ulcer Care
- Sharp Debridement of Ulcers – Removing dead tissue from neuropathic or diabetic wounds.
- Advanced Wound Bed Preparation – Including ultrasonic debridement using systems like GENERA for optimal healing.
- Skin Punch Biopsy – For accurate diagnosis of chronic or suspicious ulcers.
Types of Local Anesthesia We Use
- Local infiltration (lidocaine plain or with epinephrine) – For small surface procedures.
- Digital block – For procedures on toes or fingers.
- Ankle block – For slightly larger interventions.
Why Choose Minor Surgical Procedures at Modern Podiatry?
- Minimally invasive techniques with faster recovery
- Avoidance of general anesthesia risks
- Performed in a safe, sterile clinical environment
- Tailored treatment for each patient’s condition
Led by Dr. Malek Abu Al Nadi’s expertise in foot and ankle care