Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery (MIS Bunion) means:
- Less Post-Op Pain
- Faster Recovery
- Less Scarring
- Less Surgical Trauma
Read on to learn about Bunions and what to expect with MIS Bunion surgery.
What is a Bunion?
A bunion is a prominence about the inside of the big toe that can cause pain. It is typically caused by a shift of the first metatarsal bone towards the inside of the foot. The bunion prominence is usually the inside part of that first metatarsal bone.
Why is a Bunion a Problem?
A bunion is not necessarily a problem, although it can be when it causes pain. Not all bunions are painful, and some can be managed with appropriate shoe wear.
Sometimes, though, bunions can be painful and cannot be managed with appropriate shoe wear. Unfortunately, most other means of nonsurgical treatment are not very effective in alleviating bunion symptoms. If the pain becomes significant enough, then surgical correction can be considered. As with many things in orthopedics, the reason to do surgery is in an effort to relieve and eliminate pain.
Watch This Video about Bunions by Dr. J. Turner Vosseller.
How do You Fix a Bunion?
A bunion is typically fixed by repositioning the first metatarsal bone so that it does not point inward. This can be accomplished by either cutting that bone and shifting it over and then fixing it into position with screws or by fusing one of the joints around the bone to put it in a better, less prominent position.
What is Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery?
A minimally invasive bunion involves the use a burr through a small incision to cut the bone and shift it into the desired position. Instead of a 2-3 inch incision, a bunion can be corrected multiple incisions that are only a few millimeters. In this way a bunion can be corrected with significantly less surgical trauma.
How Long is Recovery After MIS Bunion Surgery?
A period of about 10-14 days of minimal weight bearing is required. After that time, the patient is allowed to bear weight as tolerated in an orthopedic shoe for another 4-6 weeks. Patients can often come out of the shoe around 6-8 weeks after surgery. Patients can typically return to full normal shoes by 2-3 months.
Does MIS Bunion Surgery Hurt?
Pain is an expectation after surgery. Many patients describe less pain after minimally invasive surgery due to the decreased amount of surgical trauma necessary to perform the procedure.
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If you have a Bunion or any other foot or ankle issue, Dr. J. Turner Vosseller and the team at the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute can help. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Vosseller, call (904)JOI-2000, schedule online, or click the link below. To see a JOI Rehab Therapist in 1 of our 12 locations, call (904)858-7045.