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Bunion Surgery Specialists

What Is Bunion Surgery?

Bunion surgery or bunionectomy is an effective treatment for forefoot deformity. The treatment area involves the joint at the base of your big toe and surrounding ligaments. This procedure reduces pain and discomfort during your walking cycle or other daily activities, no matter the cause. The most appropriate type of surgery will depend on a wide array of factors, such as how much the position of the bones in the foot has changed.

Untreated bunions can lead to other foot problems that have an impact on your mobility, including:

Arthritis;
Bursitis;
Toe pain;
Foot pain;
Ball of foot pain;

Dr. Velimir Petkov at Premier Podiatry in Passaic County, NJ, evaluates how far your bunion has progressed. Then he recommends the best course of treatment for your case. When your bunion is small, conservative treatments such as orthotics, extra padding for your shoes, physical therapy, or changes in footwear may give you relief or deliver improvement. If these methods don’t bring relief or your pain is debilitating, surgery is the only way to get rid of bunions.

What Can Be the Consequences of Not Getting Foot Bunion Surgery?

The goal of bunion surgery in NJ is to correct as much deformity as possible and to relieve pain so that you can return to your normal level of activity. If you have severe hallux valgus that haven’t been treated, they can lead to ongoing issues, including damage to your other toes.

Pressure from your big toe may lead to the development of persistent corns or cause your toes to bend so that you end up with hammertoes. Shifting your weight away from the bunion leads to calluses or pain in the ball of your foot. You may decide to avoid exercising altogether because of the pain your bunion causes, but if you develop a sedentary lifestyle, you become at risk for other serious health issues.

What Does Bunion Removal Surgery Entail?

Most types of bunion surgeries involve correcting the ligaments, tendons, and joint capsules to improve the position of the big toe. Once that is done, your first metatarsal bone and the bone at the base of the big toe are cut and repositioned to straighten your toe again. If the condition is severe, you might need more complex surgery that involves the joint at the base of the first metatarsal bone.

Your surgery can take around 30 to 100 minutes. Once the procedure is complete, you will have to stay in the clinic for a few days. But if your condition is not too serious, surgery can be performed as a day procedure, meaning there is no point in staying overnight in the clinic.

Premier Podiatry
925 Clifton Ave Ste. 107,
Clifton, NJ 07013
973-315-5555

Web Address: https://www.premier-podiatry.com/

Office Location: https://www.premier-podiatry.com/podiatrist-clifton-nj/

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