Bunionectomy And Other Surgeries Of The Foot

Probably it’s safe to say that one of the most important parts of our body are our feet. But at the same time, they tend to be the most neglected parts as well. Some of the common problems include fractures, bunions, ankle instability, muscular injuries and they can cause real damage unless they are treated on time. Our feet are complicated parts of the body as well and they are made of 28 individual bones along with 30 joints. They are more prone to accidents than any parts of the body, but luckily they can be cured by surgeries and finding the right qualified surgeon.

To help you get started, here is a small list of some of the most popular and common foot surgeries and how they are being operated:

- Bunionectomy: It’s basically a procedure in which the surgeon will just remove the bunion that is a painful inflammation of the first joint of big toe. They can occur due to even the simplest reasons such as shoe selection done wrong. Bunionectomy is great, but it’s recommended that you do this on time because if the problem persists then it’s your best chance of solving it by doing it early. A good foot surgeon can do bunionectomy successfully by removing the growth too.

- Osteotomy: When compared to bunionectomy, this is a far more complicated procedure that is being performed in order to realign the toes after a bunionectomy has been performed. It’s divided into two basic procedures and they are distal and proximal. The first one is performed to set the bone through one or two incision, and on the other hand the proximal surgeries are done on the end of a bone and might need more incisions.

- Capsulotomy: One more type of surgical procedure that is performed after a bunionectomy is capsulotomy. Basically a foot surgeon is going to cut the tendons on the sides of your large toe in order to be able to realign the bones properly and during the surgery, a joint capsule will be inserted between the two bones in order to adjust the alignment.

- Fusions: This is a different type of surgery in which the qualified surgeon is going to insert screws in the bones that are causing the major pain in order to immobilize it. It’s usually performed after a major accident and injuries due to car accidents or sports accidents. There are different fusion strategies, and it’s best to allow your pediatrist to decide which one is the right one for you.

- Neuromas: If you are feeling pain that seems to be getting worse and stops you from doing all your daily activities, you might want to allow your foot surgeon to perform neuromas. Woman who are used to wearing high heels are more prone to problems of this nature. The most common problem is damaged tissues that are around the nerves, and those tissues will be removed that are causing the discomfort.

And before any sort of treatment begins for you, make sure that you check out the qualifications and the reputation which will be very beneficial for you.

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