Hallux valgus is a chronic disease that progresses over a long period of time (up to several years). To select the correct conservative or surgical treatment method, a medical consultation is required. Only after a thorough diagnosis will a specialist be able to recommend the most effective scheme for restoring the normal state of the damaged joint.
Depending on the stage of the disease, severity, and duration of progression, the patient may be prescribed treatment without surgery or hallux valgus surgery, physiotherapy, or wearing a special brace, as well as gymnastics. Yes, many of our great-grandmothers claim that traditional medicine can correct a deformed bone on the big toe, but in most cases it is less effective than the above methods. Moreover, this approach will only help at the initial stage. But if the disease is in an advanced stage, then it can only be dealt with through surgical treatment. Therefore, we will consider in detail how surgery on a bunion is performed, what complications there may be, as well as features and recommendations regarding the rehabilitation period.
Valgus deformity - x-ray after surgery
Thanks to the capabilities of modern medicine, and in particular orthopedic medicine, patients can be offered surgical treatment of hallux valgus using such methods that they can leave the hospital just a few hours after the intervention. Moreover, when a day passes, you can begin to step on your foot, but only lightly. And in a week, motor ability will be completely restored.
The duration of the hallux valgus operation does not exceed 60 minutes, and also requires only local anesthesia. But if the patient is very scared, he can also be given general anesthesia. In this case, after an hour and a half, the person will wake up from drug-induced sleep and see that the problem has been corrected.
The whole process is divided into four main steps:
Removal of sutures is scheduled for the 14th day after surgery, and the patient should not be alarmed by the fact that screws have been implanted into his bone. When the leg is fully recovered, their presence will not be noticeable, but the joint will be securely fixed in the correct position. The cost of the intervention determines the degree of complexity of the surgeon's work, as well as the type of anesthesia.
Minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery
There are different operations for hallux valgus. Depending on the type of pathological process, the level of soft tissue damage, and depending on the presence of contraindications, the appropriate type of intervention will be determined. If the disease is at an early stage, the patient is recommended to undergo minimally invasive surgery. In this case, the degree of involvement of soft tissues and tendons in the surgical process will be minimal.
In any case, the goal pursued by doctors is to restore the aesthetics of the foot, remove pain and discomfort. With this approach, patients quickly recover their physical capabilities, and the rehabilitation period is short and is not associated with pain or complications. However, there is a risk of re-development of the deformity. If the disease is in the third degree, then such techniques are not effective.
Initially, the surgeon removes the growth on the bone, as well as on the subcutaneous mucous bursa, which are located in close proximity to the big toe. To monitor the progress of the procedure, X-rays are used, that is, surgery on the bones of the big toe is performed through a closed approach. In this case, two small punctures are made on both sides of the thumb.
After this, when there is already access, using instruments for micro-operation, the doctor opens the joint capsule, then restores the anatomical position relative to the axis, the bone structures are slightly filed. In such a situation, special fasteners (pins, screws, staples, plates) are not used.
Reconstructive operation hallux valgus
If the pathology is advanced, then reconstructive intervention is indicated, carried out in three stages:
The next step in reconstruction is sawing of the metatarsal bone, which is done using one of four techniques:
The main objectives of surgical removal of the bone of the thumb for hallux valgus are:
It is also necessary to know that when a doctor performs a chevron dissection of the bones of the feet, he constantly monitors the location of the sesamoid bones using x-rays, while their limited area of displacement is taken into account.
Rest the leg after surgery
Rehabilitation after bunion removal does not take much time. But doctors advise adhering to certain rules, which will reduce the risk of complications and also contribute to a quick recovery:
The first day after surgery, the patient is advised to strictly adhere to bed rest. The only thing that is allowed is gentle development of the injured leg. To do this, it is enough to move the fingers of the limb several times a day. When at least 72 hours have passed after the hallux valgus operation, it will be possible to step on the foot, but it is better to perform these actions in a special orthosis. It will help relieve excess stress, which can negatively affect the recovery process.
Restoring the usual method of movement when the orthosis is not used is permissible no earlier than after a month and a half. The entire rehabilitation period, depending on the correctness of the operation and the complexity of the pathology, can last from four months to six months. Once this time has passed, the patient will be able to start playing sports, doing strenuous exercise, running, jumping and walking a lot.
It is also already allowed to wear shoes with low heels, but it is still recommended to choose the right shoes to prevent relapse of the disease. Shoes after surgery should be selected according to size; it is better to choose models made of genuine leather with low heels.
After reconstructive surgery, it is better for the patient to stay in the hospital for at least 10 days, and preferably two weeks. All this time he will be monitored by a qualified specialist who will be able to provide the necessary assistance if complications arise. It is important to know when the foot and lower leg swell - this is normal. Moreover, tissues can remain in this state for up to three months. To reduce swelling, applying cold compresses is allowed.
Correct leg position
The correct position of the leg - slightly above the level of the bed - can help speed up recovery after surgery. If the patient does not adhere to recommendations regarding limiting physical activity, he may experience conditions such as pain and burning in the foot area, which are sometimes associated with displacement of the installed fixator. The patient should not neglect medical recommendations, otherwise he can significantly worsen the course of the rehabilitation period and harm his health.
It is also worth noting that while the patient is in the clinic, he may be offered procedures such as shock wave therapy (about 15 sessions) and massage of the limb from foot to thigh. They will help you endure rehabilitation more easily, accelerate tissue healing, help reduce swelling and improve blood circulation. Electrophoresis and physical therapy are also indicated. If possible, after two months of recovery, you can indulge in therapeutic swimming in the pool and exercise on an exercise bike. On the legs, surgery requires at least 6 months of rehabilitation.
Surgery to remove bunions requires rehabilitation, which is aimed at restoring normal blood circulation in the damaged tissues, as well as restoring normal motor abilities of the big toe. This is helped by specialized exercises designed specifically for recovery after this intervention.
Experts in the field of orthopedics recommend that everyone who has undergone surgical treatment of hallux valgus does a set of exercises (in the presented sequence) no more than three times a day.
Gymnastics for the big toe
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
When performing exercises, you need to carefully monitor your condition. Therapeutic exercises should not be accompanied by painful or uncomfortable sensations. If the patient feels tired, he definitely needs to stop classes and rest.
For better recovery after surgery on the big toe, it is recommended to perform a home self-massage on the damaged and healthy limb. There is no need to call a specialist; all you need to do is to gently knead the operated leg with your hands regularly, several times a day. This method increases blood circulation and, accordingly, improves the process of tissue regeneration. It's not just your finger that needs to be massaged. But also the whole foot.
The rehabilitation period is a very crucial moment. If the patient does not adhere to the recommendations prescribed by the surgeon and the attending physician, then there is a high probability of developing serious complications, including: infection of soft tissues, bleeding, decreased rate of fusion of bone structures, displacement of bone elements, numbness of the skin, reduction in the length of the thumb And so on.
It is also worth noting that you can be cured without surgery if you pay attention to the problem at the very initial stage. It is necessary to wear the right shoes, exercise and monitor the condition of your feet, then hallux valgus will not occur at all.
Quite often on the foot you can notice a protrusion in the form of a bump in the area of the big toe. This disease is called hallux valgus, or popularly just bunions. In a very advanced stage of the disease, only leg surgery is indicated. Otherwise, this condition brings a lot of problems, especially with choosing shoes, walking, and this is a very pronounced cosmetic defect that surgery on the legs can help eliminate.
Just imagine that as the problem progresses, it will take a long time to select shoes or boots. And then pain will follow, which will make walking simply impossible or turn it into a real test. This is precisely the question that is solved by surgery on the bones of the legs, in the first stages which is not performed, but rather the person is treated conservatively.
But it is better not to allow this to happen at all, but to take appropriate measures in a timely manner.
Today, specialists in the field of orthopedics have developed more than two hundred different modifications of surgical treatment of hallux valgus. Each operation on the bunions has its own final result and its own technique. Some are so traumatic that they require a long recovery period. The surgeon’s task today is to choose the most optimal and gentle technique.
Surgery on the bunions has become widespread, and it can be done in different ways, which ones? It's worth taking a closer look. It’s just that in each specific case, its own is used, it all depends on diagnostic methods, the predominant among which is x-ray, and only after that it is decided what type of surgery will be performed on the bunions.
The idea behind bunion surgery is to move the bone into the correct position and relieve both feet or one side of the foot from hallux valgus. Then the main thing is to rehabilitate properly. And depending on the severity of the disease itself, surgical treatment can be very varied.
The doctor can only operate on soft tissues, while surgery on the bunions has the goal of simply suturing the stretched capsule of the first metatarsophalangeal joint on the foot. It can be excised, and at the same time the tendon attached to the phalanx is lengthened. But this operation is performed only in mild cases, when the defect on the foot is barely noticeable. The foot becomes beautiful and acquires its former elegance.
In severe cases, it will be necessary to operate on the bones; here, surgery on the bones on the legs will be much more complicated, and the rehabilitation period will be longer, because you have to wait for the hollow fusion of the bone.
Only then a small scar will remind you of the defect on the foot. This is the most common method that allows you to eliminate the defect of the first toe and permanently get rid of annoying bunions or hallux valgus.
Its prevalence is due to the fact that it is in severe cases that people go to see a specialist to have surgery to remove deformities and bones on the leg or both legs.
Surgery on the bunions is also used in a combined version. In this case, the operation also concerns the soft tissues and bones of the legs. Surgery on the bunions involving all tissues is very traumatic. It is performed for deformation in very advanced cases. The patient’s rehabilitation period after it is much shorter.
In bone surgery, the surgeon operates at the base of the bone. Surgery also cannot be avoided on the head of the first finger. There are several most common surgical interventions that will make your legs more attractive. Some of them were developed several decades ago, and since then, surgery on the bunions has not lost its relevance.
The classic Shade operation involves resection of the protruding part of the bones on the legs that protrude outward. Brandes additionally proposed surgery on the bunions, which involved resection of the base of the phalanx, after resection of the protruding part of the bunions. He also introduced and successfully used this method of surgery on the bones of the legs.
After surgery on the bunions using this technique, the leg should be in a plaster splint, which will help keep it in the correct position. Then, over the course of two weeks, a gradual correction occurs to give it the correct position.
Along with surgery, orthopedic shoes are also used, which are aimed at restoring the relationship of the first toe. The basis of such shoes are special insoles, which are used after surgery on the bunions and take into account all the features of the foot. You should wear such insoles after a week has passed since the surgery on the bunions was performed.
Making them is not difficult, and it also takes a little time. The peculiarity is that there is a special partition that restores the correct relationship of the finger after the operation. So after surgery has been performed on the bunions, due attention must be paid to exactly what you are going to wear.
In order for bunion treatment to be successful, it is necessary to strengthen the ligaments in the foot. For this purpose, exercise therapy is used after surgery, which also prevents congestion in the foot. Exercises on the foot begin on the fourth day after the intervention. A gauze roller helps a lot at this stage, which is inserted after the correction has been made on the bunions and helps the leg acquire the correct shape.
That bunion surgery has various modifications that are successfully used on the leg. But all these operations have the same essence, which is aimed at eliminating the curvature of the finger. The principle is that the surgeon performs an osteotomy of the head of the first metatarsal bone on the leg and rotates it along the correct axis, which corresponds to the anatomical one and helps to remove the protrusion. But, as with any intervention using a scalpel, there are some disadvantages, which relate to inconvenience while walking.
The cosmetic effect of such an operation on the bones of the legs is good, but this method does not exclude the possibility of deformation in the future. There is often an opinion among people that there is simply no point in operating, but it all depends on the chosen method of surgical intervention and what kind of treatment was subsequently carried out, as well as on the severity of the deformity itself.
The foot is corrected in parts and as the operation progresses, the toe deformities completely disappear. But before using this technique, you will need to carry out a correction on the bones using the Schade method. A wedge-shaped osteotomy is performed, due to which the curvature of the finger is removed and the bones cease to bother you.
At the site where the osteotomy was performed, a section of bone tissue that was removed during the previous operation is driven in. And it is this graft that is driven in instead of an osteotomy, thereby straightening the finger and removing the bones. Such a bone takes root very well, and there is no foreign tissue in the body, and after that there are no consequences for the bones. The ligaments are corrected during surgery using lavsan, which will help keep the bones in the correct position, but other suture material is also used.
In order for the treatment of the first finger to be more effective and the doctor’s work not to be in vain, a plaster cast is applied. The duration of treatment is from 4 to 5 weeks, during which time the bone completely grows together and the person is then able to walk fully.
Along with plaster, physical therapy and a special cuff are used from the fifth day, which is aimed at separating the fingers and preventing the appearance of new curvatures after surgery on the bones of the feet. Such a device can be made independently from available material at home and the bone will no longer bother you.
The success of your operation largely depends on how strictly you follow the recommendations of your attending physicians!
The operation is performed using the Chevron method, taking into account the unique developments of our clinic. With this intervention, iron pins are not used and repeated operations to remove them are not required. The seam remains very small and in a year it will not be visible .
At the patient's request, removal is performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia . General anesthesia is short, venous. You will wake up after it in 1.5-2 hours, you will be able to stand on your leg almost immediately, and the operation to remove the bone lasts 30 minutes.
At the request of the patient, the operation can be performed on 2 legs simultaneously, or in turn. If you decide to operate on one leg first, then the other, then the second leg can be operated on in six months to a year, depending on your desire. Some patients come back within two months for surgery on their second leg.
In our clinic you will be able to stand on your leg almost immediately after surgery! The uniqueness of the method allows you NOT to use special shoes, which are usually suggested with other methods. You can even do without crutches . There will only be a bandage on your leg, you will be asked to stand up 1.5 hours after the operation, the attending physician will show you how to walk correctly and will help you “get back” to your feet.
In the first days after surgery, the load on your legs should be dosed to speed up recovery and eliminate side effects: in the first three days you can walk for about 5 minutes a day, correctly leaning on your leg (the doctor will tell you how to do this). Then the load is increased by 5 minutes per day. After 10 days you can “go out in public” or go to work. Of course, the speed of recovery after Hallux valgus also depends on the personal characteristics of the body, age, state of immunity, the ability of leg tissue to heal, and the presence of concomitant diseases.
For information: an operation to remove a lump can be performed in any city and in any country (including Russia, Europe, and Israel), and even for free - since this operation is included in the municipal list of free operations. But this will be the usual classical technique, possibly with iron pins that will have to be removed; with the obligatory wearing of special shoes for several weeks (Baruk shoes) and subsequent use of crutches. And the recovery process will be long, up to six months. Our technique is unique , it is performed by only three surgeons in the world, two of them in our clinic.
Removal of bunions is performed under local or general anesthesia; if desired, you can operate on two legs at once. After removal, the bones no longer grow and do not hurt, it becomes much easier to walk on your feet, the pain and discomfort go away.
After hallux valgus surgery, you can (optional) stay in the clinic for 1 night or return to the hotel. The next day, the attending physician performs a follow-up examination and administers another local anesthetic. Throughout the postoperative period, you will need anti-inflammatory drugs, which will be prescribed to you by your attending physician.
The stitches are removed after 10 days , leaving no scars. After a year, you will not even be able to determine the place where the incision was made.
Immediately after Hallux valgus surgery, you will need loose shoes to fit your foot in the cast. Summer sandals with Velcro fasteners (available in sports stores) or any other loose shoes for your feet will do. If you had bunions with 3 or 4 degrees of Hallux valgus, be prepared for the fact that the shape of your feet will change and your previous (especially narrow-toed) shoes will no longer suit you! In order to prevent the bunion from returning again, it is recommended to wear the “correct” shoes: with a heel no higher than 4-5 centimeters and with the correct toe shape - rounded, straight, not pointed and with the most straight line along the inner edge of the shoe. Of course, you can walk in high heels, but it is not recommended to do this every day because it is harmful to your new and beautiful bunionless foot! Since healing and formation of the joint after surgery will occur within a year, for this period it is recommended to wear the most loose and comfortable shoes with heels no more than 2-3 centimeters. In the future, restrictions can be completely abandoned.
Bunions are a common problem for women; for example, wearing high heels can cause bunions to appear on your feet. There are several types of operations, but our surgeons use a unique method of operation. Removal of bones can be performed either on 2 legs at once, or first on one leg, then, after a few months, you can come for surgery on the other leg.
After the operation, it is recommended to protect your foot from bruises for a year, so it is better to wear closed shoes, and it is also advisable to wear shoes that are loose enough for your feet. Don't run (yet), don't jump! You just walk, gradually increasing the load and developing the capabilities of the joint. Also, for complete foot health, it is recommended to wear special orthopedic (preferably made individually for you) insoles. If you follow the recommendations, the bone will no longer bother you and subsequent removal operations will not be required. Once you have the surgery, you will be very happy with your feet!
Today, bones are a fairly common reason for patients turning to surgeons. Operations to remove them are carried out using various methods, but do not always bring the desired result, which is associated with a long recovery period and a number of side effects. If there is such a problem, then the bone needs to be removed; conservative treatment of the bones is practically pointless. In our clinic, leg surgeries are elective with a low level of side effects and no complications. For many patients, such an operation is the only alternative to get rid of the continuously accompanying discomfort in the legs. The result will bring you satisfaction!
If you have any questions before or after Hallux valgus surgery , you can always contact us by phone and talk to a specialist!
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Hallus Valgus, or otherwise “bumps on the feet”, or they are also called “bunions on the feet”, are a fairly common problem. Bunions on the feet can appear at any age, and it is worth noting that a large bunion on the foot can become a problem when choosing shoes: with a bunion, it is quite difficult to walk in heels, in addition, with a bunion on the foot, transverse flat feet develop. The severity of the bumps on the legs can range from 1st to 4th degree. Depending on the “degree” of the bone, the attending physician may suggest various standard removal techniques, but all of them require serious surgical intervention and a long rehabilitation period. Modern medicine is inclined to believe that removal of the lump must be done , since with age the problem only gets worse and a moment may come when it will be too late to perform the operation using a gentle method!
Our clinic offers a minimally invasive method of performing leg surgeries with a minimal (10 days) recovery period after bunion removal. The operation can be done on both legs at once, or in stages: first, removal of the lump on one leg, then, after a couple of months, you can do a second operation on the second leg.
There is no point in smearing lumps (bones on the legs) with ointments - this is a bone growth on the leg, and if the lump is already there, don’t wait, have surgery! Various bump correctors and ointments for the bone will not bring a stable result, since they only relieve symptoms and do not treat the cause. An existing bunion can only be removed through surgery. Our unique method for removing cones on the feet allows you to walk two hours after surgery without the use of special shoes, crutches or pins! You can find out all prices for our services in the “cost” section. The cost of the operation is the price of the beauty and health of your feet! Bring joy to your feet!
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Laser removal of bunions is a new and progressive way to get rid of the disease. Unlike standard methods of surgical treatment, laser removal has no negative consequences and is considered the safest. The patient is discharged after the operation the very next day, and the full course of rehabilitation and recovery takes no more than two weeks.
Removal of the bunion on the big toe is used at all stages of the disease. The operation is as follows: a laser beam evaporates small layers of bone, which leads to its alignment. To do this, the skin in the area of the bone is cut, and after the procedure is completed, it is restored with a small suture. The entire procedure takes place under local anesthesia. There are three main types of laser surgery, which are used depending on the stage of the disease.
There are no contraindications for laser removal, but before the operation it is recommended to consult a specialist who will conduct a thorough examination and tell you whether laser removal is required or whether other treatment methods are possible.
Like any procedure, laser removal has its advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is that the patient is able to move independently within a couple of hours after the operation. There is also no need to wear a cast. The entire process of laser leg treatment takes no more than an hour. Unlike standard surgical methods, the operation is performed without the use of anesthesia. This procedure has no contraindications and is considered absolutely safe.
The recovery period takes two weeks. During this period, it is necessary to regularly visit an orthopedist, and also use correctors to prevent relapses.
The main disadvantage of this type of treatment is the search for a specialist. Since this procedure is innovative, not all clinics have the necessary equipment and experienced specialists. A positive result depends solely on the surgeon. If he does not have sufficient experience, then there is a risk of relapse. Also, this procedure is not cheap; the average cost is from 35 to 40 thousand rubles.
In the postoperative period, it is very important to undergo a rehabilitation course to prevent relapses. First of all, it is necessary to use orthopedic correctors. For daytime wear you should use:
At night, it is recommended to use a bandage. It relieves tension in the foot and securely fixes the toe while sleeping. Without causing discomfort and relieving pain. To develop the joint, it is recommended to use gymnastics and massage.
Gymnastics for the toes look like this:
To use massage, it is best to consult a specialist. Because incorrect execution technique can lead to complications. The recovery procedure is individual, so follow all the recommendations and instructions of your doctor to prevent complications and relapses.
Laser treatment is rightfully recognized as the safest and most innovative method of getting rid of bunions. This operation is quick and painless. The effectiveness of this type of bunion removal is confirmed by hundreds of thousands of happy people
In podiatry, 3 methods are used to treat articular arthrosis:
Hallux valgus is a foot disease accompanied by the formation of a “bump” at the base of the big toe, formed from bones and soft tissues. Due to pathology, it becomes bent, causing the tendons and ligaments to become rigid and independent of each other.
Tenotomy has an effective result in the fight against the disease, during which the muscle tendons that move the finger to the side, outward, are cut. The muscles become inactive, which restores the normal physiological state of the foot. During the rehabilitation period, conservative treatment is recommended.
In advanced cases, surgery on the bones of the legs is carried out in conjunction with an osteotomy, which ensures interfragmentary displacement of the fragments. If the first metatarsophalangeal joint is severely deformed, arthrodesis will be required. It will ensure that the joint is fixed in the required position. If it begins to protrude more, the surgeon removes the exostosis. But this method is not popular due to low efficiency.
Bumps and bunions on the feet are the main specialization of orthopedic traumatologist Levon Makinyan. Read more about the treatment of this disease in our article.
Only surgical intervention can correct the situation and return the joint to its normal position. Basically, torn ligaments are stitched together. But if such manipulation is impossible, the damaged tendons are replaced with nearby ones that are not involved in movement. Absorbable or titanium retainers are used to secure them.
As a result of the pathology, swelling appears, and physical activity is accompanied by pain. To eliminate discomfort, the nail plate and its base are partially removed. The surgery is performed using local anesthesia and does not cause any complications. The recovery period is reduced to a minimum. Immediately after surgery, the patient can return to his normal lifestyle.
Recently, another method of therapy has been increasingly used - orthonexia. In this case, the shape of the nail is corrected with a wire clip, plastic or metal plate. The device is fixed on the deformed finger for some time. Gradually, the ingrown areas of the nail are pulled out of the soft tissues.
The operation is usually performed on teenagers. The surgeon reshapes the arch of the foot and allows you to forget about flat feet forever. But despite the high effectiveness of the method, it is used only in extreme cases, which is associated with the high cost of treatment and a long period of postoperative recovery.
If you wear uncomfortable dress shoes with narrow toes and high heels for a long time, hammertoe deformity of the toe joints may appear. The cause of pathological changes is strong compression of the latter. This leads to the bending of the upper phalanx of the second or third finger downwards. At the same time, its middle part rises, and it resembles a hammer. Walking leads to the formation of calluses on the deformed area, and, consequently, causes pain.
Conservative methods for “hammer toe” do not have an effective result. The only solution here is surgical treatment, which is usually carried out on an outpatient basis. During the rehabilitation period, the patient must use orthopedic shoes. It will reduce the load on the operated areas. The duration of the recovery period is influenced by the degree of neglect of the pathology.
In some cases, a viral infection of the foot causes warts to appear. Surgery is an effective method for removing them. Foot surgeries in Moscow are performed mainly using local anesthesia. They are characterized by simplicity and easy portability. But surgical intervention also has disadvantages, which include: the formation of scars, an increased risk of infection in wounds and a long recovery period.
Surgeries are contraindicated for large warts, as well as in cases where small and medium-sized soft tissue formations accumulate in a small area. This can seriously damage the skin. Therefore, in the above cases, warts are burned with liquid nitrogen. But even after surgery, the problem may reappear. To prevent relapse, drug treatment is recommended in the postoperative period.
An operation to remove a bunion on the big toe under certain conditions of the development of the disease is the only sure way of treatment. No matter how much effort is put into conservative treatment, it does not always lead to the expected result. In this matter, it is very important to follow the recommendations of a competent specialist, who will tell you when you should stop trying to resolve the issue using non-operative methods and move on to decisive action.
Bunion surgery is recommended in the following situations.
Surgery to remove cones on the legs has a number of contraindications.
Before surgery on the hallux valgus, a whole range of measures is carried out aimed at preparing the patient for further impacts on his legs.
The date of the operation should be agreed upon, since the period of restoration of leg function must be taken into account, which takes an average of 1 to 2 months.
It has become possible to remove bunions in the modern world using methods that significantly reduce trauma to the foot, and the period of functional recovery is significantly reduced, as are the negative manifestations that accompany it. Today's methods also significantly reduce the risk of developing recurrent curvatures. Their choice depends on what kind of deformation is present on the foot, what is the condition of the surrounding soft tissues and on the presence of other pathologies in an acute or chronic condition. Previously, all this was not available, and reviews of the operation to remove a bunion on the big toe were more negative than vice versa. But now it has changed for the better.
Advantage of using laser:
You can remove a bump on your leg for free, but it is not very convenient for the population. You have to wait in line for a long time and it is difficult to determine the timing in advance. Many people prefer paid services.
Pricing for surgery is influenced by many factors. On average, it costs from 200 to 1000 dollars. Information should be clarified directly at the clinics where such services are provided.
The price of laser removal is much more expensive than standard surgical procedures.
Rehabilitation after surgery to remove a bunion can be more or less lengthy. It depends on how much tissue was removed and using what method.
In all cases, after surgical correction of the bunion, it is necessary to ensure that the leg is fixed in the foot area. If part of the bone was removed, the duration of fixation will be 28 days, and if the entire joint, then 70 days. You are allowed to walk on your own legs after about a week, limiting the load on the affected leg. Moving as usual is allowed after consultation with a specialist no earlier than 30 days later.
Exercise therapy after removal of a bunion on the big toe will definitely be prescribed, but the timing depends on the method of surgery. On average, already on the fifth day it is recommended to perform the prescribed exercises.
Drug treatment is mandatory, including the fight against bacteria, inflammatory reactions and pain. Shoes should be of a soft type, but equipped with thick arch support. An alternative would be to wear orthopedic models. It is also recommended to use orthopedic insoles.
The condition of my leg became terrible and three years ago I was forced to undergo surgery to get rid of the hated bone. The recovery took a long time and was not particularly pleasant, but I am glad that I did not delay the process even more, and the joint was preserved. Now I feel very good and have almost forgotten what a bunion means. So surgery, although not easy, is a very effective way to correct such defects.
I inherited the bones near my first toes. I suffered with them for a long time, tried everything I could, but nothing worked. The doctor recommended surgery and, after thinking about it, I agreed. The first couple of weeks after cutting the bone were difficult. My legs hurt a lot, my temperature was rising. Then there were two months in special shoes. Not the most comfortable walk of my life. But now I feel very good. The feet are straight, I forgot to even think about the bones. My legs don't hurt anymore.