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Introduction Diabetic foot complications, including ulcers, infections, and amputations, represent a significant and often underestimated burden on global healthcare systems. Recent research by (Armstrong et
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Dr Gordon Slater is a highly-skilled surgeon specialising in foot and ankle conditions and sports injuries. Dr Slater is one of the first foot and ankle surgeons in Australia to adopt minimally invasive surgical techniques. He routinely uses MIS to treat a range of conditions, including bunions. MIS has many advantages including shorter operating times, reduced post-operative pain, reduced risk of infection, minimal scarring and better cosmetic outcomes.
Dr. Gordon Slater is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle conditions and sports injuries. He was among the first surgeons in Australia to adopt minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques for foot and ankle procedures. Dr. Slater uses MIS to treat a range of conditions, including bunions. These techniques may support shorter operating times, reduced post-operative discomfort, and smaller scars compared with traditional approaches.
Procedures carry risks. Individual
outcomes vary depending on each patient’s condition. Please discuss with Dr.
Slater whether a particular treatment is appropriate for you.