Bunions come in different sizes and shapes. Signs and symptoms include a bump on the outside of the base of the big toe, swelling or redness around the big toe joint, and pain. Bunions commonly take years to form but eventually they can become so painful that even walking can be difficult.
With all the different remedies available to ease bunion pain and prevent it from becoming worse – painkillers, shoes with wide toe boxes, bunion pads, shoe inserts, splints — surgery is still the most effective solution.
Unlike the traditional surgical methods of removing a bunion, minimally invasive bunion surgery leaves very little, if any, scarring on the foot. Furthermore, there is far less swelling with minimally invasive bunion surgery.
With no scar bunion surgery, a very tiny incision is made and will require only 1 or 2 stitches to close. With this method, there is almost no pain involved, there is shorter recovery time compared to traditional bunionectomy, and patients can return sooner to their regular activities versus with an open bunion procedure.
No scar bunionectomy after 4 wks, she is ready for the other foot. Now the left was the bad foot. no bone removed, one stitch. Walk on your heels the first day out of surgery, no cast or crutches, virtually no pain. We do traditional bunionectomies as well as the minimally invasive version as pioneers in this type of surgery. Can understand all types of bunionectomies, surgeons not familiar w the scarless bunionectomy, just don’t understand the post op recovery or the stabilization required. Luckily for patients the medical equipment industry has been education more and more surgeons to adopt this. We are the pioneers that others learn from.
For more information, contact Dr. Kevin Lam’s office at (239) 430-3668 or visit NaplesPodiatrist.com.
Family Foot and Leg Center has several locations in Lee and Collier county to get you back on your feet fast.
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Serving Southwest Florida Since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties. Offering pediatric to geriatric family care: Ingrown Toenails, Heel Pain, Bunions, Foot / Ankle Arthritis Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot / Ankle Surgery, Custom Orthotics, and Diabetic Wound Care. In office X-rays, ultrasounds, and minor surgical suite exam rooms. Practice powered by EMR and advanced technologies. Home of the Lam Minimal Invasive No-Scar Bunion Surgery! Come Discover Why Patients Love Our 5-Star Foot & Ankle Care! Same Day Appointments! Easy Online Appointment Scheduling!
