Structural deformation is the main cause of a bunion. This deformity is at the metatarsophalangeal joint or, in common terms, the big toe joint as well as the metatarsal bone. When the foremost metatarsal bone moves inside the foot, the foot bone shifts from the proper alignment. Here, the big toe angles shift towards the second toe.
Why do you need surgery for a bunion?
You will find a bony bump with a growing bunion on the foot side. Some people also face challenges, like:
Metatarsalgia
Ball develops and causes pain in the foot.
Bursitis
Fluid and inflammation develop in the bursa sac, acting like a lubricant between muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones.
Hammertoe
In some cases, toe deformity might result in the toe joint's abnormal bend.
Some cases are curable with nonsurgical treatments, but if you find no relief and still find it difficult to move, opting for bunionectomy is the right step. Bunionectomy means bunion correction surgery. Some people stay in double mind about the success of bunion surgery.
Various types of bunion surgery
How the bunionectomy will turn out depends upon the kind of surgical procedure you have. Dr Bregman is renowned for treating bunions using the latest surgical techniques.
Traditional bunion surgery
Lapidus bunionectomy and metatarsal osteotomy are common traditional surgical procedures. After the procedure, some non-weightbearing may be needed and then move into a boot for a few weeks. In osteotomy, the joint is reconstructed by removing the extra bone and bringing it into realignment. Here, the Lapidus process fuses the proximal joint so that it can provide stable long term correction.
MIS (Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery)
MIS can deliver great surgical outcomes for patients who are suffering from mild to moderate bunion deformities. There are several techniques, advanced in nature, that can reduce this problem to the least. It is now used worldwide but not always the right choice. The best part is that the scar after this surgery is small compared to traditional surgery, with small incisions and weight-bearing possibilities almost immediate. When compared to the traditional process, MIS can be a game changer.
DynaBunion
This is among the best and newest surgeries for bunion deformities that ensure a 0% chance of bunion recurrence. Using new and advanced technology, this technique employs unique instruments to treat bony protrusion permanently and naturally. It helps in straightening the big toe.
Here, the Dynabunion correction takes care of the bunion through three possible dimensions. They are as follows:
Elevated
Rotated
Sideways
The bunion gets treated from the root cause through this procedure and used specialized strong hardware to maintain correction while healing.
The Bottom Line
The selection of the right bunion surgery and surgeon is important. You need to listen to your surgeon to choose the right one for you. What is advertised is not always the best option. Also, you would be surprised that many bunion surgeries are pain free when performed by Dr. Bregman.
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