• It is non-invasive, requiring no incision site, decreasing the risk of infection and recovery time.
   
• The procedure is performed in an outpatient surgery center; therefore an overnight or extended hospital stay is not necessary.
   
• The patient can return to work and normal activities the next day, returning to rigorous activity at four weeks.
   
• Special footgear or casting or immobilization following the procedure is not necessary.
   
• Many patients report immediate improvement, optimum results are generally seen within three months.
   
• The overall cost and patient benefits of the OssaTron orthotripsy procedure considerably outweighs invasive surgery.

An average invasive procedure, with facility, physician, anesthesia, and after care treatment can average from $7000 to $10,000, not including costs for loss of productivity, time off of work etc. With all of these factors combined, the invasive procedure can cost the patient upwards of $15,000.
The average cost of OssaTron® Orthotripsy® procedure is $6600 to $6800 per foot. This cost includes facility, physician, anesthesia, and after care treatment.