Bunions are painful, unsightly, and –– in the worst cases –– potentially even immobilizing. Unfortunately, bunions tend only to get worse with time, which means that it’s key for individuals to do something if they notice bunions or bunion pain. However, deciding how you should go about treating a bunion can be a difficult decision. […]
No one wants to sign up for unnecessary surgery. After all, when many people think of surgery, they probably think of lengthy stays in the hospital, painful side effects, and long recovery times. Yet, the reality is that many foot conditions –– like hammertoes –– can often be most effectively treated through hammertoe surgery procedures. […]
There is no such thing as a “perfect” medical treatment. Even the simplest, most effective treatments carry the potential for some drawbacks. The same is true of minimally invasive surgery. At Northwest Surgery Center, we’re proponents of minimally invasive foot surgery and we believe that it is a great option for many of our patients. […]
As one might imagine, relatively few people are excited –– or even comfortable –– choosing to have surgery if they can avoid it. Many assume that procedures like bunion surgery will be painful, inconvenient, and costly (even though that’s not true). So it’s probably not a surprise that a significant number of people try out […]
