A New Surgical Technique Eliminates
Pain From Bunions And Corns --
Without A Trip To The Hospital

Many people walk with pain because they are not aware of the new surgical procedures that will help them. In fact, both men and women who suffer from painful foot conditions are forced to curtail their activities. They forego exercise, social plans with friends and family, and sometimes give up stimulating jobs in favor of desk work.

The main reason for this is fear. People are afraid of surgery and of hospitals. They worry that a large surgical procedure will put them out of commission, make them bedridden, and chew up their sick leave.

With Minimal Incision (MIS), Patients
Are Able To Walk Right After Surgery

Modern technology has given medicine an opportunity to forge ahead at a rapid rate, solving problems and creating miracles where previously there was no hope. One of these developments is in the field of foot surgery and is called Minimal Incision Surgery (MIS).

With the use of specially-designed instruments, your foot surgeon can now perform an entire surgical procedure on your foot through a very small opening. Developed over thirty years ago by pioneers in the field of foot surgery -- and scrutinized by scores of experts since then -- MIS is now being successfully used throughout the country to surgically correct painful:

A Hospital Visit Is Unnecessary

Before, surgery required an inpatient or outpatient hospital visit. Patients could anticipate a good deal of discomfort and a slow recovery. With Minimal Incision Surgery, you can expect:

  • Few or no stitches
  • No casts or crutches
  • Less pain
  • A convenient office procedure

    • The following diagrams show the difference in incision size:

    Some People Don't Know They've
    Had Surgery At All

    Because a MIS procedure is such an easy one, some people think they haven't had surgery at all and tend to overdo. As with all surgery, your surgeon will give you post-operative instructions that may include:

    Why Insurance Policies Like MIS

    Minimal Surgical Surgery carries much less risk of complications and can be completed in our office. Thus, it is a cost-saving procedure and is readily approved by most insurance companies, including Medicare.

    When You Need Dr. Teles' Help

    Dr. Gregory Teles is one of a select group of surgeons who are board certified by the APMSB to perform Minimal Incision Surgery. During his externship, Dr. Teles had the distinction of training under Dr. Al Brown, the inventor of numerous MIS techniques.

    With over eighteen years of experience with Minimal Incision Surgery, Dr. Teles uses this procedure whenever feasible. His goal, as well as the staff's, is to make your experience a positive and comfortable one. With this in mind, his practice offers:

    If you would like to consult with Dr. Teles, call his Torrance office at (310) 326-0202.

    All South Bay Footcare Podiatry Group Inc.

    Gregory J. Teles
    D.P.M.

    25316 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance, CA 90505
    (310)326-0202 PHONE
    (310)326-5826 FAX
    E-MAIL: asbf@pacbell.net

    Specializing in Minimal Incision Surgery since 1980

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