A bunion is a foot deformation that causes the big toe to angle toward the other toes while a large bump appears on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. It is also known as Hallux Valgus . It is caused when ligaments tendons and muscles become out of balance. They can be removed with a simple, fast outpatient procedure similar to going to the dentist. A bunion removal procedure is called a bunionectomy .

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Q: What are some of the the advantages of minimally invasive surgery?

Minimal pain 90 minutes after you arrive at the surgery center, you can walk out of surgery and drive yourself home. Quick recovery time Outpatient surgery Walk out of surgery Drive yourself home Don't miss work Local anesthesia - Stay conscious throughout. We apply a small cut versus a large incision. This smaller incision results in: less bleeding, less scarring, less pain, reduced use of narcotics, fewer complications including reduced risk of infection, less trauma to the muscles, nerves and tissues. Compare Surgeries Here

Q: Is this a new type of surgery?

It has now been over forty years since the original pioneers began the development of this art. As their development progressed, they found that it was rarely necessary to incapacitate their patients. Painful bunions, heel spurs, contracted toes and hammer toes have been corrected by this new technique and the patients remained ambulatory (mobile). Compare Surgeries Here

Q: What is an arthritic bunion?

An arthritic bunion is when the big toe stays straight and bone spurrs form around the main big toe joint causing pain whenever the big toe moves, especially when under pressure like when walking. See Also: What is a Bunion?

Q: What is a tailor’s bunion?

A tailor’s bunion is a bump that forms on the outside of the foot where the pinkie toe joins the foot. See also: Arthritic Bunion

What is a Bunionectomy?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:21:54-05:00September 13th, 2019|

A bunionectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove a [...]

What is minimally invasive surgery?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:23:46-05:00July 5th, 2018|

In minimally invasive foot surgery, a small incision provides access [...]

Why is minimally invasive surgery better?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:25:29-05:00July 5th, 2018|

Minimally invasive means minimal pain, plus there are many more [...]

What are some of the the advantages of minimally invasive surgery?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:27:54-05:00July 5th, 2018|

Minimal pain 90 minutes after you arrive at the surgery [...]

Is this a new type of surgery?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:29:46-05:00July 5th, 2018|

It has now been over forty years since the original [...]

What is a bunion?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:32:26-05:00July 5th, 2018|

A bunion is a foot deformation that causes the big [...]

What is an arthritic bunion?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:34:37-05:00July 5th, 2018|

An arthritic bunion is when the big toe stays straight [...]

What is a tailor’s bunion?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:37:13-05:00July 5th, 2018|

A tailor’s bunion is a bump that forms on the [...]

Why should I treat my bunion?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2020-02-27T16:30:09-05:00July 5th, 2018|

Left untreated, your bunion will progress and affect other parts [...]

What type of surgery do I need?

By Dr. Brant McCartan, DPM|2019-09-25T11:46:36-05:00July 5th, 2018|

A proper diagnosis by a qualified professional will determine the [...]