Bunion
Condition Overview:
A bunion is a big toe deformity characterized by outward deviation of the toe. It is often accompanied by pain during walking, discomfort at the bony prominence on the inner side of the toe, and difficulty wearing shoes.
Surgical Solution:
We perform a minimally invasive correction to realign the toe position. The procedure involves 3 to 4 small skin incisions and punctures, allowing for the straightening of the toe and eliminating associated pain.
Postoperative Recovery:
- Mobility: Walking with crutches, placing weight on the heel, for approximately 4–6 weeks.
- Work Incapacity:
- Sedentary work: 2 weeks
- Work involving walking or lower limb strain: 6 weeks
Conclusion:
The procedure effectively straightens the toe, resolves pain, and restores functional comfort.
Images:
- Left: Preoperative images show the bunion deformity with a prominent metatarsal head on the inner side of the foot. The patient reported pain while walking, tenderness at the bony prominence, and difficulty with footwear.
- Middle: X-ray images reveal the bunion deformity with an extension of the arch.
- Right: Postoperative images at 3 months demonstrate a corrected toe position, elimination of the bony prominence, and significant pain relief. The scars on the inner side of the foot are minimal and almost unnoticeable. The surgery was performed using a single mini-incision and punctures.
