Bunion surgery is a procedure to correct an enlargement or misalignment of the joint at the base of the big toe. The surgeon may remove bone, tissue, or realign the bones, followed by securing the bones in place with pins or wires. Post-surgery, patients wear a protective splint and undergo physical therapy to restore mobility and reduce pain.
Bunion surgery is a procedure to correct an enlargement or misalignment of the joint at the base of the big toe. The surgeon may remove bone, tissue, or realign the bones, followed by securing the bones in place with pins or wires. Post-surgery, patients wear a protective splint and undergo physical therapy to restore mobility and reduce pain.
Bunion surgery is a procedure to realign the bone, ligaments, and tendons in the foot to correct a deformity caused by an enlargement of the bone at the base of the big toe.
Popular techniques include osteotomy (bone cutting) or arthrodesis (joint fusion). Recovery time is around 6-8 weeks. The US has advanced medical facilities and highly skilled surgeons.