It’s possible to live without bunion pain.
And now, it’s even possible to avoid scarring and a long recovery time after bunion surgery.
By using this minimally invasive surgery technique, you can return to your favorite activities and walk pain-free without scarring.
When Should You Consider Bunion Removal?
Anytime you feel pain or your daily activities are affected by bunions, consider contacting your podiatrist for bunion removal.
There are steps you can take to reduce bunion pain or slow its development:
- Avoid wearing shoes with narrow toe boxes
- Provide adequate arch support with orthotic accessories
- Wear a splint at night if advised by your podiatrist
- Soak your feet in warm water and receive massages
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Apply ice
- Take an anti-inflammatory medication
However, if you have tried prevention and pain relief techniques and still experience bunion pain, then it is time to consider surgery.
There are advantages to removing bunions sooner rather than later. Bunions develop with age, so prevent unnecessary suffering by removing them early. Plus, aging causes bone weakness, which will raise the risks for surgery.
Bunions also affect your gait as your body adjusts to avoid pain while walking. This can lead to other health problems in your feet and ankles. By getting a headstart on removing bunions, you can prevent gait-related issues down the road.
Protect your foot and ankle health by talking to your podiatrist about your options for bunion surgery.
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Dr. Frankel’s use of the PROStep minimally invasive procedures are innovative practices to reduce scarring, pain, and recovery time. They are outpatient procedures and are typically performed at a same-day center where you will receive personalized care. Most patients can place their full body weight on the foot right after surgery, and it is virtually painless compared to traditional bunion surgery procedures.
Learn more about the procedure and its advantages below!
PROStep Minimally Invasive Surgery
Traditional bunion surgery includes open-foot procedures that leave three- to five-inch scars on the side of the foot and can take up to a month for a full recovery. The pain is significant and no pressure can be placed on the foot after surgery.
A micro sagittal saw is used to remove the bunion after the skin, tissues, and/or the joint has been opened. After the bunion is removed, the foot is realigned to anatomical normality with screws or plates.
The PROStep Minimally Invasive Surgery revolutionizes bunion correction. Instead of a large open-foot procedure, the PROStep process is performed within a 3 to 5-millimeter incision. The micro sagittal saw is replaced with a precise rotating burr to remove the bunion. Plus, a 3D rendition of the bones will be used to restore the foot to the correct anatomic position for pain-free walking and improved posture.
There is less soft tissue disruption during the surgery, providing adequate blood supply to the bone. While it is usually overlooked, bones require blood flow since they are highly vascularized tissue. Without an adequate blood supply, the development, maintenance, and repair of bone tissue are affected.
The PROStep Minimally Invasive Surgery does not pull soft tissue away from the bone, allowing consistent blood flow throughout the entire procedure. Plus, there is no need for the soft tissue to re-mend back to the bone. A steady blood supply prevents long recovery time by allowing the bone to heal faster and eliminating unnecessary pain.
The best part is that the entire procedure is performed the same day so you can return to daily life with little interruption.
You can live without bunion pain.
You can live a normal life without bunion pain, scarring, or long recovery periods. Dr. Frankel’s minimally invasive procedure will improve your posture and gait while preserving the bones and tissues in your foot. Prevent bunion-related problems later on by taking action today.
Learn more about Dr. Frankel’s additional options for bunion removal in our blog series on bunion surgeries!
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Dr. Frankel founded Frankel Foot & Ankle to provide patients in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey tri-state area with the latest advances in diagnostic technology and treatment for sports medicine conditions, foot and ankle trauma response, and innovative surgical and regenerative approaches. Contact Frankel Foot & Ankle today.
