2:44 AM - Bunion Surgery Los Angeles- Safely Treating Embarrassing Bunions
A
bunion is a foot problem which develops causing a bump on the
outside of your toe. The medical term for bunion is hallux
valgus, Latin for turning outward of the big toe. People
wearing poorly fitting shoes and shoes that are narrow pointed
will often experience this problem mostly when comparing to
others. Sometimes this even occurs due to arthritis, heredity
and polio.
Bunion
surgery
involves
a small and tiny incision placed at the top or side of the big
toe joint. The soft tissue and the bone are realigned or removed
to reduce the pain and to produce normal alignment to the
joint. The surgery lasts about an hour or more depending on
the severity of the problem.
There
are over 100 different techniques used to correct bunions. The
type of surgery used will depend on your specific situation. In
some cases, more than one procedure type can be done at a time.
- Exostectomy or bunionectomy
- Realigning soft tissues sround the big toe join.
- Metatarsal osteotomy or phalangeal osteotomy.
- Metatarsophalangeal joint.
- Arthrodesis
- Lapidus procedure
Recovery
from
Bunion
treatment
can take 6 weeks to 6 months where complete healing takes
about one year. Here are some guide lines during your
recovery period:
- Showering or bathing must be done carefully to keep the stitches dry.
- Stitches will be removed after seven or 21 days.
- Special shoes will be required to use for about 8 weeks after the surgery.
- Putting weight on the foot for about six to eight weeks is restricted.
Advantages
of this surgery include improvement of walking ability. However
risks include infection in the soft bone or tissue of the foot,
recurrence of the bunion, bend in the big toe in outward or
upward, numbness of tingling, swelling, persistent pain and
callus may be developed on the bottom of the foot.
Before
deciding for Bunion surgery you must consider the following
points:
- Bunions may occur even after the surgery if you continue wearing high-heeled and narrow shoes.
- Choose a surgeon who had performed number of surgeries on a regular basis.
- Discuss all the expectations with your doctor because expectations will influence satisfaction.
- Flexibility of the big toe joint may be reduced.
There
are several considerations to be discussed this with your
surgeon such as age, medical history, general health,
occupation, lifestyle, expectations and the severity of your
symptoms.
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