Bunion pain is a common presentation at my clinic. We see a large percentage of bunion patients wanting consultations for surgery. Bunion surgery is highly successful and moderate techniques provide decrease healing times and decreased postoperative pain. It is important to understand that there are many different types of bunion surgery that can be performed. The primary indicator for bunion surgery selection is the overall foot structure and the size of the bunion.
Over the years I have seen many different types of bunion surgery come in and out of favor. It is important to realize there are a few procedures that have been around for years and continue to be the work courses of bunion surgery. The most common bunion surgery performed in the United States is was called a head procedure or an Austin type bunionectomy.
The Austin bunionectomy involves repairing of the small some medium size bunion. It consists of cutting the first metatarsal head in a Chevron type fashion and then moving the head in a lateral position towards the fifth metatarsal. Additionally some bone is typically shaved off the medial aspect or the inside of the first metatarsal head and some soft tissue is released laterally. This is a great procedure provides wonderful correction in the majority of patients are able to fully walk after this procedure.
If you have bunion pain and are interested in having a surgical consultation please make an appointment today or give us a call at 425-391-8666 and I’ll happily help get it fixed.
Sincerely,
Board-certified American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Board-certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine
