Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery: A Step Toward Pain-Free Feet
If you're dealing with a painful bunion, minimally invasive bunion surgery offers a reliable solution to correct both the deformity and associated pain. This advanced technique not only improves the appearance of the foot but also significantly reduces recovery time compared to traditional bunion surgery.
While recovery from traditional procedures can take several months—with prolonged swelling and residual pain—minimally invasive surgery allows most patients to return to normal activities much sooner, with less discomfort and downtime.
To help you discuss Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery as a treatment option with your orthopedic surgeon, here’s a breakdown of this surgical procedure.
What Is Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery?
- The orthopedic surgeon makes a series of 2mm nick incisions.
- The orthopedic surgeon makes cuts in the bony “bumps” (bunions) using a live x-ray to allow visualization of the surgery without the need for a large incision.
- The incisions oftentimes don’t require sutures for closure.
Watch this video of a Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery by Dr. Justin Kane.
What Can I Expect After Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery?
Minimally invasive bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure, so most patients will be discharged from the hospital within three hours and will be able to walk that same day.
Two weeks later, patients will have an postoperative appointment with the orthopedic surgeon to evaluate the foot. At six weeks, most patients can return to normal shoewear and can often participate in low-impact exercises. At 12 weeks, most patients may return to higher-impact activities such as running, and tennis.
Why Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery at the Orthopedic Institute of North Texas?
At OINT, we were one of the first providers in the United States to offer groundbreaking Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery. Our founder, Dr. Justin M. Kane, underwent additional specialized training to learn this surgical technique. As one of the first orthopedic surgeons in the country to offer Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery. Currently, Dr. Kane and Dr. Butler perform this procedure for our patients.
Unlike traditional bunion surgery, Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery offers many additional benefits as well.
- Less pain: Compared to traditional open surgery, there is significantly less post-operative pain and discomfort from Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery.
- Faster recovery: Patients recover faster and can return to normal activities sooner with Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery.
- Minimal scarring: Because Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery makes small incisions no more than 2mm, patients have less visible scarring and better cosmetic outcomes.
- Lower risk of complications: There is a reduced risk of infection and other surgical complications with Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery thanks to the smaller incisions.
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery can be a great solution for patients with bunion problems that have not responded well to non-surgical treatment options. However, traditional bunion surgery may be the better option for patients who require a more comprehensive correction, including extra severe bunion deformities, complex foot issues, or when extensive bone realignment is required.
Find out more about what makes us a pioneer in foot care through our Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery procedure.
There are also less complications with Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery compared to traditional bunion surgery due to the lack of a large incision. There is less stiffness in the joint since no dissection around the joint itself is performed, there is less likelihood of bunion recurrence.
What are the Risks and Complications of Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery?
As with any surgery, some of the potential risks and complications of Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery may include infection, need for repeat surgery, or injury to surrounding nerves or soft tissues.
Don’t let bunion pain interfere with your life. See how Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery is a safer and more effective way to get back on your feet again.
Take a look at our Before-and-After gallery of patients who underwent Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery at OINT.