Bunion Surgery

Orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist Dr. Michael Clain discusses bunion surgery.

If a bunion is not addressed early, it can become very painful and even affect the quality of life. In severe cases, the pain from bunions can be disabling and surgery may then be the best solution. Surgery is usually done to relieve pain and should not be done simply to improve the appearance of the foot.

Bunion surgery is performed to realign the bones, ligaments and tendons to bring the big toe back into its correct position. In the last ten years, new techniques, materials and an emphasis on maintaining mobility throughout the healing process have made bunion surgery extremely successful and less painful than in the past. Rarely are casts applied, and patients normally use crutches for only a week to 10 days. With anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy, most patients only miss a week or so of work. Complete healing takes between two and four months.

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• Bunion Surgery
• Michael Clain MD
• foot pain
• Bunionectomy
• Greenwich CT