Simply shaving bunions doesnt address the underlying cause of the bunion and recurrence is common with this approach.
Bunion surgeries that correct the boney malalignment that caused the bunion are better suited to have long-term success.
All bunions are not the same and therefore all bunion surgeries are not the same either.
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Sometimes the final boney position of the bunion correction may also contribute to limited big toe joint motion.
A dedicatedphysical therapy programcan be advantageous as well.
More advanced infections may require intravenous antibiotics.Rarely surgeons may need to surgically wash out the area.
Some surgeons may ask you to wash your foot in a special antiseptic prior to surgery.
Hallux Varus
Hallux varus is a new structural problem that uncommonly occurs after bunion surgery.
A hallux varus may occur rapidly after surgery but usually develops over time.
Bone healing problems may be related to the actual surgical techniques in a person’s overall medical health.
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