Small bunions often only require removing the excess bone growth off of the medial eminence. Removing this dorsal medial bump does not require an osteotomy, and the patient’s post-operative period involves being in a small forefoot bandage for a week or less. No follow-up is required if coming from out of state. This procedure is good for patients who have small bunions, minimal discomfort, irritation with shoes or sandal straps or want the least amount of downtime possible. Having your smaller bunion corrected earlier on may decrease the chance of it getting worse and allow a quicker recovery. If you think this is for you, give us a call to schedule a free in-person or virtual consultation.
Small Bunions
Why do I get that callus on the ball of my foot, and will it ever go away? That painful callus could be caused, in part, by your bunion. In addition, the metatarsal parabola may be off balance. Your foot is a dynamic structure that moves around like your hand. In addition, your whole body weight is on it, and with changes in body, changes in body weight, pregnancy, hormones, as we age, ground surfaces, shoe selection, increase or decrease in strength and activity, the foot is ever changing, even when it is done growing! This patient had a painful bunion and pain in the ball of her foot – Metatarsalgia. Either MIS surgery, we were able to correct her bunion, straighten her crooked toes, and rebalance her metatarsal parabola. The results: no more burning to her bunion, straight toes that look cute, and no more calluses or ball of foot pain! She thought that callus would never go away! Time to get back into heels and barre class!
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