Bunion surgery is a surgical procedure right for you

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Bunion Surgery

• Is a surgical procedure right for you?

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Overview

• Bunions are a common foot condition impacting
  more than 3 million Americans every year
• In a lot of cases, bunions may be self-diagnosed
  but they should be treated by a podiatrist near
  you
• Bunions are a chronic condition that could last a
  few years or be a lifelong issue
• Bunions may progressively get worse over time and
  surgery may be the only option for relief

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What Are Bunions?

• Bunions are described as a bony protrusion on
  your big toe joint
• It occurs when your big toe pushes against your
  second toe, resulting in your big toe joint
  growing larger and protruding from your foot
• It is possible to also develop smaller bunions,
  known as bunionette, on your little toe joint
• Bunions may be painful and you may notice
  swelling or redness around your toe joint

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What Causes Bunions and Bunion Pain?

• Bunions and the related symptoms may be caused by
  a few different factors including
• Your foot structure
• Arthritis
• Footwear that doesnt fit correctly
• Prolonged stress on your foot

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Non-Surgical Bunion Treatment Options

• Before your podiatrist suggests surgery to treat
  your bunions, you should first try some
  non-surgical options for pain relief
• New footwear Buy shoes that have more space for
  your toes
• Taping or splinting Your podiatrist can tape or
  splint your foot in its normal position
• Pain Medication Injections Certain
  medications and even cortisone injections can
  help you manage the pain of bunions
• Special shoe inserts - The right shoe inserts
  can reduce your symptoms by evenly disturbing
  pressure as you move your feet

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Determining if Surgery is Right for You

• Bunions that arent causing significant pain
  likely wont require surgery
• Preventive care and non-invasive methods will be
  exhausted first before going under the knife
• Surgery is recommended for bunions causing severe
  pain or inflammation, limiting daily activities,
  or if you have a deformity in your toes
• Surgery will not be performed for cosmetic
  reasons

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Bunion Surgery Overview of Procedures

• Arthrodesis
• Procedure involves removal of the surface of your
  affected toe joint and insertion of specialized
  hardware to keep your bones in place as you heal
• Recommended for severe cases or for people who
  have had unsuccessful bunion surgeries in the
  past
• Resection Arthroplasty
• Damaged portion of toe joint is removed by
  surgeon, leaving more space between the bones in
  your toes
• This procedure is mostly performed on elderly
  patients

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Bunion Surgery Overview of Procedures
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• Exostectomy
• Procedure where bony bump is removed from your
  affected toe joint
• Normally performed with other corrective
  procedures
• Osteotomy
• After bump has been removed, this procedure is
  done to realign your toe joint by making tiny
  cuts in your bone
• The bones heal by inserting specialized hardware
  to keep your joint balanced while straightening
  your bones