Bunion Surgery Recovery
A bunion is a bone deformity caused by an enlargement of the joint at the base and side of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint). Bunions form when the toe moves out of place. The enlargement and its protuberance cause friction and pressure as they rub against footwear. Over time, the movement of the big toe angles in toward the other toes, sometimes overlapping a third toe (known as Hallux Varus). The growing enlargement or protuberance then causes more irritation or inflammation. In some cases, the big toe moves toward the second toe and rotates or twists, which is known as Hallus Abducto Varus. Bunions can also lead to other toe deformities, such as hammertoe. A Bunion Deformity is a progressive foot disorder, which means they will slowly worsen over time. The key to relieving bunion pain is to begin your bunion pain relief efforts before the bunion deformity has developed into a serious condition requiring painful bunion surgery and time consuming recovery. For bunion surgery to be successful (correcting the deformity and losing the symptoms) the mechanical factors driving the deformity should be overcome. Bunion surgery should replace the 1st metatarsal closer to the 2nd thus reducing the width of the foot, and also realigning the tendons and reducing their deforming forces. These principals of bunion surgery are well demonstrated by the following x-rays which shows how a Scarf osteotomy has achieved this aim.
Bunion Surgery Recovery
Bunion Surgery Recovery
Bunion Surgery Recovery
Bunion Surgery Recovery
Bunion Surgery Recovery
Bunion Surgery Recovery
Bunion Surgery Recovery
Bunion Surgery Recovery
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