Foot Surgery in Barcelona: Advanced Solutions to Help You Walk Pain-Free Again

How do we diagnose your condition before surgery?

A successful outcome starts with an accurate diagnosis. Our foot surgery specialists assess not only the symptoms but also the cause of the injury using a comprehensive protocol:

• Medical Consultation: We review your medical history and how the pain affects your daily activities.
• Physical Examination: We assess joint mobility and muscle strength, and identify areas of acute pain.
• Biomechanical Foot Analysis: Depending on the individual case, we carry out a biomechanical analysis of your gait, enabling a more effective surgical approach and a successful post-operative recovery.
• Instant Imaging Tests: We have digital radiography and ultrasound facilities right here at the clinic, allowing us to instantly assess the condition of your bones, tendons and ligaments.

Nail and Soft Tissue Surgery Treatments

Not all foot conditions require bone surgery. In many cases, the cause of pain and functional impairment lies in the nail structures or soft tissues; therefore, treatment must be specifically targeted at these structures in order to achieve an effective and long-lasting result.

Onychocryptosis (ingrown toenail): Partial matricectomy (ingrown toenail surgery)

• Objective: Permanent removal of the nail side and cauterisation of the nail matrix to prevent regrowth.
• Procedure: The affected section of the nail is removed, and a chemical (phenolisation) or physical (laser) technique is applied to destroy the root of that section.
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Post-operative care: Immediate relief. You can return to work within 48–72 hours

Benign soft tissue tumours and papillomas

• Objective: Complete resection of the lesion (synovial cysts, ganglions or lipomas)
• Procedure: A small incision is made over the lesion, the tumour capsule is carefully dissected, and the wound is closed using high-precision cosmetic sutures.
• Duration: 45 to 60 minutes (depending on depth and size)
• Post-operative care: Keep the affected area relatively still during the first week; stitches will be removed after 10–14 days.

We also treat recurrent plantar warts or those resistant to conservative treatments surgically, particularly in cases where topical or chemical therapies have failed to achieve complete resolution of the lesion.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive foot surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) of the foot allows certain conditions to be treated using small incisions and specific surgical techniques that minimise damage to soft tissues. However, the suitability of this type of surgery always depends on the condition, the degree of deformity and the clinical characteristics of each patient.

Among its main advantages, in selected cases, the following stand out:

• Less tissue trauma: The percutaneous approach minimises disruption to soft tissues and can lead to a more comfortable post-operative recovery.
• Outpatient procedures in many cases: Many procedures can be carried out without the need for hospital admission, allowing the patient to return home the same day, subject to the doctor’s discretion.
• Local or regional anaesthesia: Many procedures can be performed using distal or regional anaesthetic blocks, thereby avoiding the need for general anaesthesia in certain cases.
• Progressive functional recovery: Depending on the procedure performed, many patients can begin walking early on whilst wearing functional bandages and special post-operative footwear.
• Smaller incisions: Smaller incisions generally result in less visible scars and less damage to the skin compared to conventional open techniques.

The choice between minimally invasive surgery, open surgery or combined techniques should always be made following a specialist assessment, prioritising safety, functional recovery and the clinical objectives of each patient.