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A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of your big toe, where it forms a union with a foot bone called the first metatarsal. Your big toe points excessively toward your second toe when you have a bunion. The bunion is a foot deformity that consists of both bone and soft tissue.
Bunion Surgery
Bunions can be very painful. Wearing shoes that are too small or too narrow in the toe area is the most common cause of bunions. This can be thought of as a pressure-response effect. Women are more likely than men to develop bunions.
Bunion removal is a surgical procedure that corrects a deformed area of the foot near the big toe. Bunion removal is sometimes called a bunionectomy, bunion surgery, or hallux valgus correction. Hallux valgus is a Latin phrase that means “foot deformity.”
A bunion removal is necessary if nonsurgical treatment methods don’t relieve your pain.
Do I Need
Bunion Surgery?
These scenarios make you an ideal candidate for bunion surgery:
- Your pain restricts or prohibits you from completing everyday routines or activities.
- You can’t walk more than a few blocks without severe foot pain.
- Your big toe remains swollen and painful even with rest and medication.
- You can’t bend or straighten your big toe.
Discuss your condition with your doctor so they have complete information about your symptoms and limitations. Your doctor will take X-rays of your foot to diagnose the condition and to determine the kind of surgery needed to correct your specific problem.
More than 100 different types of bunion removal procedures exist to remove the bunion and to realign the big toe. The type of surgery you need depends on how your bunion developed and its current size.
What you’ve wanted to know about
Bunion Surgery
A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of your big toe, where it forms a union with a foot bone called the first metatarsal. Your big toe points excessively toward your second toe when you have a bunion. The bunion is a foot deformity that consists of both bone and soft tissue.
Bunions can be very painful. Wearing shoes that are too small or too narrow in the toe area is the most common cause of bunions. This can be thought of as a pressure-response effect. Women are more likely than men to develop bunions.
Bunion removal is a surgical procedure that corrects a deformed area of the foot near the big toe. Bunion removal is sometimes called a bunionectomy, bunion surgery, or hallux valgus correction. Hallux valgus is a Latin phrase that means “foot deformity.”
A bunion removal is necessary if nonsurgical treatment methods don’t relieve your pain.
Bunion Surgery is a procedure that corrects the foot deformity that occurs when the big toe joint protrudes and the big toe angles inward toward the other toes. Historically, the surgery is very painful and takes months to heal. A new surgery called minimally invasive bunion surgery offers almost no pain and a fast recovery.
Many people don’t need a general anesthesia during bunion surgery. Instead, IV sedation with local anesthesia is used for the surgery.
Once you’re completely numb, the surgeon will remove the bunion and make other repairs to your foot.
Your surgeon will bandage your foot after the surgery and take you to the recovery room. Your blood pressure and heart rate will be monitored as you wait for the anesthesia to wear off.
Generally, you can go home after a couple of hours in recovery.
While recovery after bunion surgery takes about six to eight weeks, full recovery from bunion removal surgery can take an average of four to six months.
For the first two weeks following your surgery, you’ll wear a surgical boot or cast to protect your foot. You should avoid getting your stitches wet.
After removing the cast or boot, you’ll wear a brace to support your foot while you heal. You won’t be able to bear weight on your foot at first, and you’ll need crutches for assistance. Gradually, you can start putting some weight on your foot, using a walker or crutches for support.
Keep off your feet as much as you can. Ice your foot and toe to speed healing and reduce inflammation. After a week or two, you can drive if necessary.
Expect your foot to remain swollen to some degree for several months after bunion removal. Wear shoes with ample room to minimize your pain. Women should try to avoid wearing high heels for at least six months after bunion removal.
Your doctor may send you to physical therapy, where you’ll learn exercises that can strengthen your foot and lower leg.
Experience
Matters
Dr. Trezia is a premier bunion surgeon in Los Angeles. With over 1000 bunion procedures performed since 2015, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands.