Bunion Surgery: What to expect, how it feels, and a realistic recovery roadmap If you suffer from bunion pain and conservative treatments are no longer effective, bunion surgery may offer lasting relief. As a podiatric surgeon in Australia, I often get asked: “What does bunion surgery involve?”, “What will I feel after surgery?”, and “How
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What is Minimally Invasive (keyhole) bunion surgery? Minimally invasive bunion surgery involves small keyhole incisions (<3mm), which results in less post-operative pain, faster recovery, and less stiffness at the big toe compared to traditional open bunion surgery involving large incision (~5 cm) and more dissections resulting in more soft tissue damages. Minimally invasive bunion surgery
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Freiberg’s disease can become a debilitating condition. If not treated properly, arthritic changes can occur at a young age. Freiberg’s disease is osteochondrosis (Avascular necrosis) of the metatarsal head that most often occurs in the second metatarsal head although it can happen to any metatarsal heads. It commonly presents in adolescence, with a 5:1 female:
Read moreWhat problems can happen to the small toes The small toes are important in walking, especially when pushing off with the foot towards the next step. They share the pressure with the big toe and the ball of the foot. Toes become deformed when the pressures on the toe are stronger than their joints can
Read moreDo I need bunion surgery? Although your surgeon has recommended an operation for your bunion to improve the function of your foot and reduce pain, it is your decision if you go ahead with the operation or not. The bunion is often progressive and once the second toe overlies or underlies your first toe, additional
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