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Orthopedics: Bunions

General description
A bunion (hallux valgus) is a deformity that results in the big toe pointing towards the outside of the foot. The condition is caused by several factors including inflammatory rheumatism or other foot disease (flat feet, hollow feet). Nevertheless, it is generally a hereditary condition.

Women are more likely than men to develop bunions. High heels or narrow shoes are aggravating factors.

Orthopedic surgery of this type is not recommended for aesthetic purposes. If bunions are not painful and do not interfere with shoes, surgery is not recommended. You must keep in mind that each person needs a specific type of shoe according to her/his own characteristics. It is useless to try fitting a big foot in a narrow shoe.

Benefits
Orthopedic surgery for bunions is advisable when the bunion interferes with normal walking or causes pain..

Technical description
Procedure – There are over 200 surgical treatments for bunions. The surgeon will evaluate your condition, age and particular cause to determine the best option.

Percutaneous surgery is an innovative technique. Although it requires more tests, the results are promising. This type of orthopedic surgery consists in opening small incisions to remove the lump of bone. It is an outpatient procedure performed under local aesthetic.

Other non-surgical treatment options are also available. In some cases, all it takes is wearing customized orthopedic inner soles.

Hospitalization – You will need to remain at the hospital for 24 hours.

Time – Bunion surgery lasts from 45 minutes to an hour.

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