Is microphlebectomy safe for removing varicose veins near the inner ankle bone and foot?
Yes, it is safe to treat the ankle bone area and foot with microphlebectomy. However, the foot and ankle tend to be mostly skin and bone, without a lot of surrounding soft tissue. For this reason, the...Details areas tend to be a bit more sensitive, both during and after the procedure, and therefore it does require a bit more finesse to treat these areas adequately. Also, there are lots of superficial nerves in these regions, so it is not uncommon for one to experience some sensory numbness in the post-op period, which typically resolves slowly over time.
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