Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction – March 2023

Patient Background:

A 44-year-old patient presented to our outpatient clinic with pain and deformity of the left big toe. She reported swelling around the toe joint and difficulty walking for extended periods.

Preoperative Status:

Image: The preoperative image shows a deviated deformity of the left big toe.

preoperative photo of bunion

Postoperative Condition:

Images (4 Weeks After Surgery):
- The big toe is straight.
- Mild postoperative swelling of the forefoot persists.
- There are four small scars on the inner side of the foot from skin punctures.

4 weeks after bunion surgery

X-Ray: The corrected position of the big toe is secured with three titanium screws that remain inside the bone and do not need to be removed.

Postoperative X-ray of a bunion

Postoperative Condition (12 Months After Surgery):

Image: At 12 months post-surgery, the forefoot completely recovers, and the big toe remains in the correct position.

12 months after bunion surgery

X-Ray: Bones typically heal within 6 to 12 weeks after surgery.

X-ray of healed bones of a bunion

Postoperative Care:

Following surgery, the patient could walk immediately using a special postoperative boot worn for 6 weeks. After this period, walking in regular shoes became possible.