Bunion removal is surgery to treat deformed bones of the big toe and foot. For more information on this type of deformity, see: Bunion
Alternative NamesBunionectomy; Hallux valgus correction
DescriptionYou will be awake during the procedure. You willl given anesthesia (numbing medicine) so that you will not feel pain and medicines to help you relax.
The surgeon makes a surgical cut to expose the toe joint and bones. The surgeon repairs the deformed joint and bones, using pins, screws, plates, or a cast to keep the bones in place.
The surgeon may repair the bunion by:
Bunion removal surgery may be recommended when non-surgical treatments do not work. An example of a non-surgical treatment is switching to shoes with a wide toe box to make room for the bump caused by the bunion.
Surgery is recommended to correct the deformity and restore normal, pain-free use of the foot.
RisksRisks for any anesthesia are:
Risks for any type of surgery are:
Risks for bunion surgery are:
Always tell your doctor or nurse what drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
During the 2 weeks before your surgery:
On the day of your surgery:
Most people go home the same day they have bunion removal surgery.
You should keep your foot propped up and protected from injury while it heals.
Your doctor will tell you how much weight you can put on your foot.
Full recovery may take 3 to 5 weeks.
Outlook (Prognosis)You should have less pain after your bunion is removed. You should also be able to walk more easily. This surgery does repair some of the deformity of your foot. But it will not give you a perfect-looking foot.
ReferencesRichardson EG. Disorders of the hallux. In: Canale ST, Beatty JH, eds.Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 78.Bunion removal is surgery to treat deformed bones of the big toe and foot. For more information on this type of deformity, see: Bunion
Alternative NamesBunionectomy; Hallux valgus correction
DescriptionYou will be awake during the procedure. You will be given anesthesia (numbing medicine) so that you will not feel pain and medicines to help you relax.
The surgeon makes a cut to around the toe joint and bones. The surgeon repairs the deformed joint and bones using pins, screws, plates, or a cast to keep the bones in place.
The surgeon may repair the bunion by:
Your doctor may recommend this surgery if you have a bunion that hasn't gotten better with other treatments, such as shoes with a wider toe box. A bunion is when your big toe points toward your second toe, forming a bump.
Bunion surgery corrects the deformity and relieves pain caused by the bump.
RisksRisks for any anesthesia include:
Risks for any type of surgery include:
Risks for bunion surgery include:
Always tell your doctor or nurse what drugs you are taking, including medicines, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
During the 2 weeks before your surgery:
On the day of your surgery:
Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.
After the ProcedureMost people go home the same day they have bunion removal surgery.
You should keep your foot propped up and protected from injury while it heals.
Your doctor will tell you how much weight you can put on your foot.
Full recovery may take 3 to 5 months.
Outlook (Prognosis)You should have less pain after your bunion is removed. You should also be able to walk more easily. This surgery does repair some of the deformity of your foot, but it will not give you a perfect-looking foot.
ReferencesRichardson EG. Disorders of the hallux. In: Canale ST, Beatty JH, eds.Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 78. Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/19/2011
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
The medical procedure involving bunion removal normally involves local anesthesia. Then extensive cleaning and draping to make sure the site is sterile. The surgeon then carefully removes and closes the site.
Bunionectomy is surgical removal of a bunion, and abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe.
bunion deformityA bunion.
To sooth bunion pain, one could purchase a bunion protection sock. Alternatively, one could purchase new shoes to ease the pain, or have the bunion surgically removed by a doctor.
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A bunion is a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe, usually causing the big toe to point inwards towards the other toes. Although the exact cause is not known, it is believed that family history and wearing poorly fitting shoes can both be held accountable. Surgery is generally only recommended when the bunion prevents the sufferer from wearing normal shoes. The results are not drastic and do not generally improve the overall look of the foot and therefore should not be considered purely for cosmetic reasons.
A bunion is an enlargment of the bone. It is also know as Hallux Valgus. This is a deformity of the bone involving the big toe and the foot. This deformity can be vary painful. A bunion is a bump at the joint of the big toe.
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The first step in treating a bunion is to remove as much pressure from the area as possible.
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The first step in treating a bunion is to remove as much pressure from the area as possible.