Introduction

Bunions are primarily hereditary conditions which are primarily non-alignment of the bones with the big toe moving towards the second toe. The bump, on the inner side of the foot increases in size.

The term bunion originally referred to an inflamed and painful brusal pouch on the side of the big toe joint. This is a cause of the enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe. The big toe slowly displaces towards the second toe.

The symptoms leading to bunion surgery are swelling or enlargement of the metatarsophalangeal joint at the base of the big toe, displacement of the big toe and pain in the joint.

Procedure

There are different types of surgical techniques available to carry out a bunion surgery. They range from simple surgical procedures to complete forefoot reconstruction. The many types are

Repair of the Tendons and Ligaments around the Big Toe - when tissues are too tight on one side and too loose on the other, it results in an imbalance which causes the big toe to drift. This procedure shortens the loose tissues and lengthens the short ones.

Arthrodesis - Incase of patients with severe bunions, this procedure is used which involves removal of damaged joint surfaces and insertion of screws, wires and plates.

Exostectomy - Incase of patients with only enlargement of the bone without drifting of the big toe, this procedure is used which involves removal of the bump on the toe joint.

Resection Arthroplasty - Those suffering from severe arthritis avail of this procedure which enables removal of the damaged portion of the joint.

Osteotomy - This method involves surgical cutting and realignment of the joints.

Risks

The common risks involved in Bunion Surgery are

  -   Infection
  -   Recurrence of Bunion
  -   Damage to the nerves
  -   Long term pain

Facilities at Apollo

Different surgical options are offered by Apollo Hospitals to treat bunions. Apollo Hospital's Orthopedic Department provides modern facilities with regard to treatment of the musculoskeletal system. It is well equipped with modern machines and instruments. Apollo specializes in complicated joint replacements, microsurgeries, spine surgeries, spine arthroplasties, deformity correction and minimally invasive surgeries.

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