The procedure corrects bunions with 2 or 3 small incisions causing little to no pain, and minimal to NO scar is produced. Most patients are suitable for this type of surgery. There is far less swelling than traditional bunion surgery which means you will be back in your shoes much sooner. The correction is stable and permanent using a wire fixation that is generally removed in 4 weeks. Mild bunions may not require wire fixation. Patients can generally bear weight after surgery wearing a post-op shoe.
Dr. Middleton uses a cosmetic, or aesthetic approach to correct painful bunions. Plastic surgery and minimally invasive bunion surgery techniques are used to hide, minimize and/or limit incisions. As with any plastic surgery, emphasis is placed on the visual appearance after surgery and in the case of keyhole bunion procedure involves both the skin aspect and how the bones are realigned. Special plastic surgery techniques are applied to incisions which limit scarring for a more aesthetic result. However, the main indication for the procedure is a painful bunion.
How long is this procedure?
The surgery takes about 35 minutes, however you will be at the surgery center for about 2 hours total from admission to discharge. Dr. Middleton performs surgery in a state certified, licensed ambulatory surgery center which provides the highest level of safety and sterility.
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How is This Procedure Performed?
How do I know if I have a bunion?
- Swelling, redness, or pain around your big toe
- A bump at the base of your big toe that is bulging outward
- Increased pain in or around your big toe joint that is persistent or intermittent
IS THIS PROCEDURE FOR ME?
Most people are eligible for minimally invasive keyhole bunion surgery. However, it's not for everyone. Some deformities are too large or not suitable to be corrected using this technique. A lapidus bunionectomy may be required. A consultation will allow you to discuss your options in detail and decide which method of bunion correction is right for you.
