This article presents the rationale for the procedure, technique, and a 4-year follow-up of six patients with eight Chevron-base wedge bunionectomies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Disability

  These lesions, in all cases, did not cause any patient disability or result in any decline in the degree of patient satisfaction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Typically, bunion repair has often required extensive rehabilitation, prolonged pain and a great deal of disability. And this is still the case in many situations. However, Dr. [bunionman.com]

  I also had my podiatrist provide me with a medical certificate so I could apply for a disabled parking placard from the State of California. [lermagazine.com]

  Bunion surgery complications include, but are not limited to: infection, pain (temporary or permanent), swelling, hematoma, bleeding, blood clot, poor wound healing, incision breakdown, poor bone healing (delayed union, nonunion), malunion, nerve injury, disability [bunionsurgeryny.com]

• Burning Pain

  […] bone healing Loss of movement in big toe Pain in the ball of the foot Bunion coming back Complex regional pain syndrome - a condition that causes long-term (chronic) burning pain in one of the limbs [nuffieldhealth.com]

• Fishing

  Eat well by maintaining a high-calorie, high-protein diet for optimal wound healing (fish, poultry, and lean meat, cottage cheese, tofu, yoghurt, protein-enriched whole grain cereals, lentils, milk). [brochures.mater.org.au]

• Chest Pain

  DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: Call 911 for any of the following: You feel lightheaded, short of breath, and have chest pain. You cough up blood. Seek care immediately if: Your leg feels warm, tender, and painful. It may look swollen and red. [drugs.com]

  You have sudden chest pain and shortness of breath, or you cough up blood. You have severe trouble breathing. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: Your foot or toe is cool or pale or changes colour. [myhealth.alberta.ca]

• Muscular Atrophy

  Cast and crutch use can cause unanticipated consequences, such as lower limb muscular atrophy and upper extremity fatigue that must be remedied with weeks of physical therapy. [healingfeet.com]

• Localized Numbness

  During the surgery, a local numbing medicine similar to Novocain is placed in the foot to help keep patients comfortable. [patrickhalldpm.com]

Basics of Bunion Treatment The specialists at miVIP will work with you to determine which treatment will be best for you. [mivipsurgery.com]

Treatment options vary with the severity of each bunion. Identifying the deformity early in its development is important in avoiding surgery. Common conservative treatments include rest, ice, padding, orthotics and footwear modifications. [achillesfootandankle.com]

If less-invasive treatments have not cured your bunions, you may want to consider a surgical option. The majority of surgical treatments for bunions involve a bunionectomy, which is a procedure to remove the bunion. [buniondr.com]

The etiologies are varied and at times are the result of several different causes. [clinicalgate.com]

The choice of osteotomy performed is dependent upon both the perceived etiology of the condition and the amount of correction required. [aetna.com]

[…] caused by genetics.[6] Excessive pronation of the foot causes increased pressure on the inside of the big toe that can result in a deformation of the medial capsular structures of the joint, subsequently increasing the risk of developing bunions.[5][7] Pathophysiology [en.wikipedia.org]

A pilot drill with a built-in stop to prevent overpenetration is used first and then the screw can be inserted with jig, or it may be inserted manually if the osteotomy is stablized temporarily with a Kirschner wire. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ice helps prevent tissue damage and decreases swelling and pain. Activity: You may need to limit activity for the first 3 days after surgery. Ask your healthcare provider when you can safely be active. Activity will help prevent a blood clot. [drugs.com]