Advanced Treatments and Procedures

What You Need to Know

A closer look at the advanced procedures we offer for foot and ankle pain.

Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Options

At Weil Foot and Ankle Institute, we offer several advanced treatment options for patients dealing with chronic foot and ankle pain. These procedures are designed to help you avoid lengthy recoveries and, in many cases, invasive surgery.

Diagnostic ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used to create an image of all the ligaments in your foot and ankle, plus the Achilles tendon, the plantar fascia, the posterior tibial tendon, and the peroneal tendons. The probe emits sound waves into your body tissues, which are returned and converted to an image used to diagnose your condition.

FX635 Laser Therapy is a Low-Level Laser Therapy, sometimes referred to as a Cold Laser, used to address acute and chronic pain. It alters cellular functions to relieve pain, reduce oxidative stress, and increase the production of ATP. Patients can expect no pain, no drugs, no side effects, and no downtime.

Subchondral stabilization is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat subchondral bones during the healing process. An MRI can identify edema that may be the cause of microfractures behind your chronic pain.

The Tenex Health TX System uses ultrasonic energy to treat pain-causing soft and hard tissue through a minimally invasive percutaneous approach. If you have tried physical therapy, cortisone injections, medication, or rest and are still in pain, talk to us about which advanced option may be right for you.

What to Expect During Treatment

Each advanced procedure follows a different process, but all focus on precise diagnosis and targeted relief. During an FX635 laser session, you lie comfortably on your back while we position your foot at an appropriate angle. The laser targets the treatment area for about 10 minutes, and you may continue your regular activities afterward.

During subchondral stabilization, a bone substitute material is injected to stabilize bones compromised by defects, lesions, or fractures. The injected material is replaced by new bone during the healing process, offering a minimally invasive alternative for patients with chronic pain from microfractures or bone marrow edema.

The Tenex Health TX procedure begins with your doctor visualizing the damaged tendon tissue, bone spur, or calcific deposit. The area is numbed with a local anesthetic, allowing you to stay awake. Ultrasonic energy is applied through the TX MicroTip, which requires only a small incision, and safely removes diseased tissue while leaving healthy tendon unharmed.

When the Tenex procedure is complete, your doctor applies a small adhesive bandage, and no stitches are required. Many patients are able to drive home afterward and return to normal activity within 6 to 8 weeks or less.

If conservative care has not resolved your pain, contact Weil Foot and Ankle Institute to discuss which advanced treatment option best fits your condition and goals.