What are the Types of Bunion Surgery and How Bad is the Recovery?
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
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When you've tried everything and your bunion is still causing pain, surgery to correct the bunion is the best choice at that point. My name is Dr. Andrew Schneider, and I'm a podiatrist in Houston, Texas. Bunions are one of the most common conditions that I see in my patients and affects people of all ages. Despite our best efforts, sometimes non-surgical treatment of a #bunion doesn't solve your discomfort. In today's video, I'll discuss the considerations when it comes to #BunionSurgery.
In my previous video, I discussed the non-surgical treatment for bunions. There are times, however, that this doesn't take care of the discomfort from your bunion, or you reached a point where you can't wear a shoe comfortably because of your bunion. In these cases, it's time to consider surgical correction for your bunion. There are a lot of different procedures for bunions and it's not just a one size fits all situation. The procedure is dictated by the extent of the bunion deformity. If there is just a minor deviation between the first metatarsal bone and the second metatarsal bone, we can do a procedure at the head of the first metatarsal bone. These procedures involve making a surgical fracture in the metatarsal, and then we shift the head of the bone over into a more corrected position. This is held in place with a surgical screw. After this procedure, you're typically able to bear weight immediately while wearing a surgical shoe or boot. Stitches come out in two to three weeks, and you can expect to return to full activity in eight to 12 weeks after the surgery.
Now, if there's a larger deviation between the first and second metatarsal bones, we'll need to do a procedure at the base of the first metatarsal bone. Often this procedure involves a fusion at the base of the metatarsal bone. Now, a fusion of this joint is not going to stop you from doing anything. You'll still be able to run or do any activity that you like. It's not a very mobile joint to start with. You'll have a plate and screws the base of the bone. It's a more extensive and it's a less stable procedure than the procedure that we do at the head of the bone. After the surgery, you'll be non-weight bearing for a period of time. Stitches will still come out in two to three weeks. You'll then progress to weight bearing while wearing a surgical boot. And it'll take a little bit longer to get back to full activity. Figure about three to four months after surgery.
Remember that within each broad category of bunion surgery, there are many different procedures. Too many to go into in this video. The selection of the right procedure is going to depend on your individual circumstances, and I'll be able to recommend what's best for you based on a simple x-ray that we take in the office. But remember that just because you see a bunion procedure on UA-cam or social media, or a friend or family member had a particular procedure, that doesn't automatically make it the best or the right procedure for you. Thanks for watching this video series all about bunion deformities.
00:00 Introduction
01:02 When it is time to consider bunion surgery
01:30 Surgery for smaller bunions and the recovery from bunion surgery
02:10 Surgery for larger bunions and the recovery from bunion surgery
03:05 How to select the right bunion surgery procedure
04:00 How to connect with #HoustonPodiatrist Dr. Andrew Schneider
Thanks so much for the clear information😊
I had bunion surgery on both feet at the same time back in the early 1990s in Texas. I thought it would be better to have them done one at a time, so I could get around better. The podiatrist actually told me that it’s quite a painful recovery and if he just does one at a time, the patient usually doesn’t want to come back for the second one. He was right. They ended up cutting a wedge out of the 1st metatarsal and then putting 2 permanent screws from the 1st toe over to the next toe…on both feet…at the same time. I'm not going to lie, that wasn’t a lot of fun. Once they healed though, they did feel better for quite a while and it was nice being able to find shoes that fit a little better.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I personally avoid working on both feet at the same time. Fortunately in the years since, the procedures have improved and, generally the pain is much less.
@@DrAndrewSchneider I’m glad the procedures have improved. I hope the podiatrists up here in Fort Worth got the memo. 😉 It took a while, but I was eventually glad I went through with getting them repaired. Hobbling around with bunions on both feet in your early 30s was, not only painful, but a bit embarrassing. Thank you for sharing such interesting and informative videos.
I really have the sense of humor bro 🤣, next week I will be 3 months post surgery of my left 🦶🏾. Then now I'm very perplexed about if I am gonna do the right 🦶🏾 Its so much to deal with...
@@nikitagracias7267 it is a lot to deal with, you’re right. Down the road, you’ll be glad that you got them fixed. I just wish it wasn’t such a long road. I hope you’re doing well.
Thank you
Love your honest, clear, straightforward information. Thank you.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@@DrAndrewSchneider Could my bunion that has no pain at the source be the cause of my chronic metatarsalgia?
Thank you.
I wish you were in NJ
I live in southern california. I need to see a podiatrist. But I dont know who to see in california. Do you know of any foot doctors out here. I have pinkie bunions and as a hairdresser I've bought wide shoes, toe separators at night Ice baths, and I dont know what else to do. Or who to see. Do you know a dr here in southern california who can help. Thank you.
Still looking for a podiatrist?
Dr moy
Dr. Geller. Dr. Blitz. Dr. Ebonie.
I am on my 10 weeks of post surgery 4 my bunion. I still wondering if I will have a full recovery 😌
I hope it is going smoothly and wish you a complete recovery!
I hardly can walk. I have varicouse, flat feet, neuroma and buonion. The hell i dont know what to do