Bone Spur Removal
Learn more about bone spur removal at Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Overview
What Is Bone Spur Removal?
Bone spurs are bony prominences that can develop on the foot and may cause pain, pressure, or irritation against shoes and soft tissue. When a spur is symptomatic and conservative care has not helped, removal may be considered for eligible patients.
Patient Education
Watch: Understanding Bone Spur Removal
A short educational video will help explain the procedure, who may benefit, and what patients can expect.
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Transcript
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Download patient education PDF
Printable 2-page handout on Wigley Feet letterhead.
The video content is for general education only and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Procedure recommendations depend on examination, imaging, medical history, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment.
Who May Benefit?
- Patients with a painful bony bump on the foot
- Those with shoe irritation or pressure over a prominence
- Eligible patients who have not improved with conservative care
When to Seek Care
- A firm bump that is painful or growing
- Recurring irritation or skin breakdown over a prominence
- Pain that limits footwear or activity
How Wigley Feet Evaluates This Condition
- Examination of the area and surrounding soft tissue
- X-rays to assess the bony prominence
- Review of symptoms and prior treatments
Treatment Options
- Footwear changes, padding, and orthotics
- Activity modification and conservative care
- Surgical removal for eligible patients
Where Is This Procedure Performed?
Depending on the patient, procedure complexity, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, and physician judgment, eligible procedures may be performed through one of two coordinated surgical pathways at Wigley Feet.
Wigley Feet Surgical Suite
In-house AAAASF-certified office-based surgical suite.
Select eligible procedures may be performed in our in-house office-based Surgical Suite, keeping consultation, treatment, and follow-up coordinated through Wigley Feet.
Learn morePalmetto Lakes Surgical Center
Joint Commission-accredited outpatient ambulatory surgical center partner in Miami.
Some procedures may be better suited for an outpatient ambulatory surgical center. Through our partnership with Palmetto Lakes Surgical Center, a Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory surgical center in Miami, we can coordinate ASC-based surgical care when appropriate.
Learn moreThe surgical setting is determined after consultation and is based on safety, medical appropriateness, procedure type, anesthesia requirements, insurance requirements, and physician judgment.
What to Expect
- 1A plan based on your imaging and symptoms
- 2Guidance on recovery and footwear
- 3Coordinated follow-up with the care team
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about bone spur removal at the Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Request a Surgical Consultation
To find out whether this procedure is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Wigley IV and the Wigley Feet care team.
The information on this page is educational and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for office-based surgery or procedures. Final treatment recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, imaging, medical history, circulation status, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.