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Mastering Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery: A Journey Worth Taking

May 29, 20256 min
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Episode description

Ready to revolutionize your podiatry practice? Minimally invasive foot surgery (MIS) isn't just another technique—it's a complete paradigm shift that delivers extraordinary benefits for both practitioners and patients alike.

Dr. TJ Ahn, mentored by the renowned Dr. Steven Aisham, shares his expertise on this game-changing approach that's been refined over fifty years. The advantages are remarkable: smaller incisions, reduced pain levels, minimal hardware requirements, and significantly faster recovery times for your patients. But the benefits extend far beyond clinical outcomes.

Performing MIS procedures in your office creates a financial windfall many podiatrists overlook. Medicare pays nearly double for identical CPT codes (28296, 28299, 28308), while private insurers increase reimbursements by 30-100% compared to traditional approaches. Meanwhile, you'll eliminate hospital commutes, schedule disruptions, and the frustration of last-minute cancellations. Your patients benefit too, with greater convenience, lower out-of-pocket expenses, and decreased risk of hospital-acquired infections.

This isn't a skill mastered overnight—it's a journey requiring commitment and ongoing practice. That's why Dr. Ahn created structured training programs with different advancement levels, allowing you to begin with simpler procedures while developing more complex skills. As your expertise grows, you'll transform from just another podiatrist into the go-to specialist in your region.

Ready to elevate your practice, enhance your skillset, and change patient lives with every procedure? Subscribe to learn more about our MIS intensive programs and join our elite private membership community where we're redefining what's possible in modern podiatric surgery.

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Transcript

Introduction to MIS

Speaker 1

Hey guys , dr TJ Ahn here Today we are diving into a hot topic minimally invasive foot surgery , or MIS . You might have heard it hyped up nowadays for a good reason . But let's clear the air here . It's a journey , not a sprint . Sound intriguing . Let's get started . Mis isn't just a new technique . It's a breakthrough in how we approach foot and ankle surgery .

It's been around for over 50 years . I had a great mentor , late Dr Steven Aisham . I learned beautiful MIS techniques and I'm here to helping other colleagues to implement MIS the right way . But why does mastering MIS matter to you ? Well , because it can elevate your practice to new heights and provide unparalleled patient outcomes . So let's dive deeper .

Here's the scoop . Mastering MIS isn't just like flipping a switch . It's a commitment . But every step you take enriches your skills and transforms how you care for your patient . Imagine your patients

Benefits for Patients

leaving with smaller incisions , experiencing less pain , almost no hardware or very little hardware , and recovering faster . That's what we can offer through MIS , and it's incredibly rewarding to see . But now let's be real . It's not about jumping in and mastering MIS in just one go . This is a marathon . Like I said , it's a journey , not just a one-off sprint .

The pros tips wisdom . They come from repeated and committed practice . You see , that's exactly why I've developed our MIS intensive programs and MIS elite private membership community . I've designed this to help you not just learn but sell and reducing the learning curve .

With proper guidance and proven strategies , you can swiftly move from learning to implementing , efficiently and safely , both for you and your patients . So why does this matter in the day to day , well performing MIS in an office space setting is a win for everyone . Doctors , you get better reimbursements for the same CPT codes .

For example , medicare almost pays you double Exact same CPT code . I'm not talking about billing facility fee and some sort of strict charge . I'm not saying that it's exactly same code where you would bill for hospital or surgery

Financial Advantages for Doctors

center code like 28296 , 28299 , 28308 . Exact same code . Insurance companies will pay you 30% to even close to 100% more . Skip the hospital commute .

I've been there as a traditional open surgeon , riding through traffic and waiting for your turn , and then you just come to find out surgery gets bumped up or even cancelled and you have to go all the way back to your office . Forget that .

With office space surgery I mean you can do everything at your own place and manage your own scheduled time and for your patients it means unrivaled convenience , lower cost out-of-p pocket from themselves and a reduced risk of you know , hospital post-op infections . It's the kind of win-win scenario we all love to see .

As you grow your MIS skills , you become more than just another podiatrist . You know you can become the go-to expert in your field in your region , the one trusted for advanced care , making a real difference in your community . Each skill you hone , each cadaver lab you attend adds depth to your expertise .

Office-Based Surgery Convenience

This journey is about continuous improvement and excellence , setting you apart as a leader in podiatry . And here's the best part this journey doesn't mean you can't start performing sooner . That's why our MIS intensive program has different levels .

I designed it such a way while you're still training on bunions and complex procedures , our program supports you in performing simpler , less complex surgeries like exostectomies , hammer toes and soft tissue procedures , safely and effectively

Building Expertise and Beyond

. So do you want to jump in deeper in the world of MIS ? Make sure to subscribe , follow along and explore our programs designed to guide you at every stage of your journey . So together let's elevate your practice , enhance your skill set and , most importantly , change patient lives with each procedure . That difference you will make could be today .

You see , I'm here with you every step of the way along your journey . I hope you enjoyed this video . Mis is not some kind of just a one-time deal . It's a journey , not a sprint . I'm looking forward to seeing you at the next Cadaver Life workshop or our MIS program . I'll see you in the next video .

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