Finally, foot surgery is easy and painless.
SmartHallux® Method
The procedure will be performed privately, so there will be no need to wait on a waiting list.
The revolution in hallux valgus treatment
and of all pathologies
of the foot and ankle
SmartHallux®: Innovative Minimally Invasive Technique
The evolution of minimally invasive techniques
SmartHallux® uses the third-generation MICA technique, which guarantees a recurrence rate of less than 0,1%. This innovative methodology combines the precision of open techniques with the benefits of minimally invasiveness, overcoming the limitations of traditional percutaneous techniques, which have a complication rate of up to 61%.
How long can I...
walk
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Normal Shoes
physical activity
and use heels
walk
Just a few hours after surgery, you will be able to walk thanks to the special SmartHallux® post-operative shoe.
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After 7 days, you will be able to drive again thanks to the mobility maintained intact thanks to the ultrasound-guided anesthesia of SmartHallux®.
Normal Shoes
After a month, you will be able to wear a normal shoe thanks to the minimally invasive MICA technique and the secure fixation of the osteotomies.
physical activity
After 45 days, you can resume low-impact physical activity thanks to the rapid healing enabled by SmartHallux®.
and use heels
After 3 months, you can wear heels and resume your favorite sports activities thanks to the innovative SmartHallux® technique.
Greater precision without scars
SmartHallux® uses the most advanced minimally invasive surgical technique.
Osteotomies are performed through three small "holes" and fixed with a small titanium screw, allowing for faster recovery, greater precision of the correction, practically zero risk of recurrence and less post-operative swelling.
We are so confident that we can solve your problem that, if we can't, we are ready to refund you the full amount and assist you free of charge throughout your recovery journey.
Painless anesthesia
The anesthesia we use at SmartHallux® does not involve painful ankle injections or uncomfortable spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia.
With ultrasound guidance, our anesthetists are able to identify the nerves and with a single puncture behind the knee they are able to selectively "put to sleep" the nervous structures necessary and sufficient to perform the operation without pain, leaving the mobility of the legs and bladder control to the patient.
Combined with sedation, it will allow you not to feel pain even after surgery.
Early recovery
SmartHallux® cares not only about your surgery, but also about your post-operative recovery.
Free in a few hours
The fixation of the osteotomies and the special post-operative shoe allow for a very early recovery in complete safety.
After a few hours from the operation you will be able to walk , after 7 days you will be able to drive again, after a month you will be able to wear a normal shoe again, after 45 days you will be able to resume physical activity with a low impact on the lower limbs and after 3 months you will be able to wear a shoe with a heel and resume your favourite sporting activity.
You are in good hands
A team of professionals
at your disposal
We are always at the forefront
with the safest techniques
and more effective
A noble metal
The titanium that the screw we use is made of is an "intelligent" metal.
In addition to the biomechanical characteristics of high strength, toughness and rigidity, titanium stands out for its "biocompatibility".
In practice, our body does not consider it a foreign body but integrates perfectly with our tissues, which is why it has been widely used in dentistry for years.
Furthermore, you will not have any problems if you have to undergo an MRI or for metal detector checks, as titanium is a non-magnetic material.
WhatsApp Support
A member of our team is always available on WhatsApp to answer all your questions.
Expert Surgeons
Our surgeons, specialized in minimally invasive techniques, have years of experience and numerous successful procedures.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine with SmartHallux offers you the opportunity to receive medical care from the comfort of your home, thanks to the simplicity of a WhatsApp video call.
With just one click, you can consult our expert doctors without having to deal with traffic, queues or travel.
SmartHallux® works in the best clinics
Our offices
San Camillo Nursing Home - Via Mauro Macchi, 5, 20124 Milan MI
UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital V.le delle Mura Gianicolensi, 67, 00152 Rome RM
Ruesch SPA Clinic Viale Maria Cristina di Savoia, 39, 80122 Naples NA
Smarthallux Netherland - Statenplein 21 - 2582 EZ Den Haag
SmartHallux United Kingdom - Cromwell Hospital 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London SW5 0TU, United Kingdom
Smarthallux Madrid - Calle de Hermosilla 95 - 28006 – Madrid Spain
Frequent questions.
The modern anesthesia techniques that we use with SmartHallux and the absence of cuts make the operation little or not painful, as widely demonstrated by numerous scientific studies. The same goes for all the interventions we carry out
The use of synthetic means, in particular screws, when necessary, allows greater precision of the correction, an almost zero risk of recurrence and much faster healing.
These are special synthesis means, not the classic metal wires that protrude from the skin. Techniques without fixation (WOS, PBS, PDO, SERI) have a complication rate of 61%
Modern means of synthesis such as screws are made of titanium. It is a very particular metal, totally biocompatible and non-magnetic.
You will therefore not have problems with rejection if you have to undergo MRI scans or metal detectors.
Synthetic means, modern surgical techniques and post-operative shoes allow for early recovery for all the operations that we perform at Smarthallux.
You will be able to walk within hours of surgery with the help of two crutches.
Generally 4-7 days after surgery you can return to driving, trying to avoid long journeys.
The treatment plans we offer at Smarthallux are so precise and time-tested that we're virtually guaranteed to solve your problem. We're so confident that, if we don't, we'll support you throughout your treatment journey free of charge.
We at Smarthallux treat all foot and ankle pathologies thanks to the extensive experience of our doctors and therapeutic paths tested over time.
To guarantee a very high level, we at Smarthallux make use of the best structures, machinery and materials available on the market.
For this reason the costs exceed those of the State reimbursements in the affiliated structures and therefore, we operate only in a private regime.
However, we try to guarantee a cost that is accessible to the majority of patients. Furthermore, the cost of the intervention can be financed and deducted from your tax return.
Smarthallux has no waiting time. Since this is a private operation, there will be no need to wait on a long waiting list.
In a short time you will be able to schedule a specialist visit on site or even remotely via WhatsApp and schedule the date of your surgery in the period that is most convenient for you and compatible with your commitments.