5 Myths About Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
5 Myths About Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Bunions affect half of all Canadian women and a quarter of men. It is a painful deformity of the big toe joint. It creates deviation or overlapping of the big toe towards the second toe, causing pain during walking, wearing shoes, and performing everyday activities.
You may need surgery to restore the joint to its normal position when initial treatments such as wearing prescription orthotics (shoe inserts) don’t alleviate the discomfort.
The REAL Minimally Invasive bunion surgery, also known as a percutaneous bunionectomy, makes small pokes in the bunion area to correct the bony deformity. Surgery is always considered after conservative therapy no longer works. Several myths are prevalent about the procedure, making people apprehensive about it. Here, we debunk the six most common misconceptions to help you differentiate fact from fiction.
You’ll be in chronic pain
The REALMinimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS) make minor pokes, as small as 1-2 mm, that don’t even require stitches to enter and repair the problem area. Hence, the procedure’s popular nickname—keyhole surgery. The tiny wound’s size is a significant factor in decreasing the healing period, chances of infection, and pain.
MIS has reduced levels of postoperative pain and avoids hospital stays since it is performed in the office. At Accent on Feet, we administer local anesthesia before bunion procedures to numb the pain, much like dental procedures.
You’ll experience excessive bleeding
It’s not true. Unlike traditional open surgeries, MIS doesn’t disturb significant blood vessels to remove the bunion, keeping the risk of bleeding to a minimum. We don’t utilize tight ankle tourniquets to cut off circulation, avoiding the risk of blood clots in the calf.
You’ll get bunions even after surgery
This myth has some validity to it, as recurrence is possible but far less risk with MIS. It happens when the bunion’s root cause is not addressed (realigning the foot motion with prescription orthotics postoperatively. Women who wear heels daily have a much higher risk of bunions reoccurring.
You’ll have decreased mobility
Bunions directly affect your feet’s mobility, making every movement painful. It has led many people to believe that the surgery can reduce your legs’ ability to move naturally. However, The REAL Minimally Invasive foot surgical techniques have the opposite effect. Smaller incisions to the bone ensure less postoperative pain, shorter operative time, and more comfortable recovery.
You’ll have an extended recovery period
Recovery from MIS for bunions typically takes anywhere between six weeks and six months. The doctor will place a unique orthopedic shoe on your foot after the procedure. After one to two weeks, you should begin gentle motion exercises of the big toe to prevent stiffness.
You must use a toe spacer for at least six-seven weeks. You can drive wearing a unique orthopedic shoe only if you can control the car. You can start running after three months. However, the duration and extent of recovery vary from person to person.
About Accent on Feet
Based out of Toronto, we have been correcting foot issues for the last 39 years. We aim to help you live a healthier and more comfortable life. You don’t need a referral from a doctor to schedule a visit. Accent on Feet is known as the best toe bunion treatment in Toronto. You can book an appointment by calling us at (416) 635-8637 or 1-866-535-8637 (toll-free). Save time by bringing along a completed copy of this new patient form.x
