I have a Bunion. I am going to see a podiatrist but have been told that if surgery is needed they will only remove it and not break the bone, which is needed to correct the foot problem. Is this true?
2007-03-23 06:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by Kat 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I had bunions on both feet and had a podiatrist do it. For one thing, he never broke the bone and my bunions were bad. I'm so glad that I did have it done because it was well worth it. My podiatrist is a surgeon and he did a wonderful job. I had asked him before the surgery if they needed to break the bone in my big toe (someone told me that too) and he said NO of course not. Get a good podiatrist and talk to him about it. Don't listen to what people say because you will always get different stories. But no, I they will not break any bones. Believe me, it was the easiest thing I ever did. Go for it instead of suffering with bunions. I'm so glad I did it.
2007-03-23 06:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jilly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he or she is board certified in foot surgery. I had a botched bunion surgery from an orthopedist and had to get it corrected by a podiatric surgeon. He explained that most bunion surgeries involve cutting the bone and realigning the joint and using screws to hold the bone together while it heals. Removing the bump of bone is only temporary and the bunion might come back. If you're not sure about this podiatrist get a second opinion from another and if he tells you something totally different then get a 3rd opinion to break the tie!
2007-03-23 12:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher Tracy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well on one foot I had the bone broken to correct the problem and my foot and toe is straight and looks good. My other foot was just cut and I can say I see the difference. The foot that was broken and had a pin in it looks a lot better than the foot that had nothing.
Perhaps it depends on how bad your bunions are, but if your going through with the surgery any way, I would rather have my foot looking the way I want it to in the long run! I think if you have really bad bunions and your toes get realyly crooked that is maybe where they break them and pin them back in to place? I was happy with mine being brought back to where they were suppose to be.
I would seek a 2nd opinion if I were you. Go see an orthopedic specialist. He/she will let you know the best possible procedure.
Good luck
2007-03-23 06:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by tropicalg77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are different types of bunions and different surgeries for them. Don't have your toe broken if you don't need it.
I had both sides of both feet done. The little toe bunions were carved down, and the big toe bunions were carved down, broken, realigned, and wired together.
The surgery made me more comfortable but did not correct the underlying genetic problem (my son's feet are so deformed he wears shoes two sizes apart). The real issue is my flat feet, which I can't repair. I wear custom orthotics for this.
The person to ask is your podiatrist. If s/he won't answer your questions find another podiatrist.
2007-03-23 07:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by Irene F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your podiatrist can refer you to a podiatric surgeon who will evaluate the extent of the deformity. A podiatric surgeon can remove the bunion and realign the toe joint in an operation generally referred to as a bunionectomy
2015-04-16 20:27:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what idiot told you that? a bunion is a very sore item and you have suffered enough that idiot that told you that needs his bunion removed from his brain.
2007-03-23 06:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by t-bone 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋