A bunion is a painful foot problem that is usually caused by wearing shoes that don't fit properly. If your shoes are too narrow, they may rub along the sides of the shoes and could cause your toes to be pushed in towards the other toes. When this happens over and over again, your big toe will begin to move and a bunion will form. The bunion is a piece of bone that protrudes from the base of the big toe and will continue to get larger until walking becomes difficult and painful. If you have a bunion, a bunionectomy may need to be performed. Read on for what you can expect with a bunionectomy.

You Are Put Under Anesthesia

You are going to be put under anesthesia for this procedure. It is a surgical procedure that requires the bone to be shaved down. This can be a very painful procedure, which is why you are put under anesthesia. The procedure doesn't take long, but the recovery time may take some time for you to heal properly. You'll need to have someone take you to your surgery and you'll have to have someone pick you up after the procedure as well.

You'll Need Time To Recover

You're going to need time to recover after the surgery. The bone that was shaved down is going to need time to heal, but the other toes are also going to need time to heal as well. Your foot will be in a boot and you'll need to be sure not to put any weight on the foot at all. You'll have to be sure not to tear your stitches or cause injury to your foot. Pay attention to your podiatrist's orders about how long you have to wear the boot and be sure to make your appointments after your surgery for a checkups. If you are ordered to have any physical therapy, you need to be sure to make it to those appointments as well. You may not be able to drive while you are wearing the boot, so you'll need someone to drive you around for awhile.

If you have a bunion, you may need to have bunion treatment or you may need to have a bunionectomy. If you need to have surgery, be sure to talk to your podiatrist about what other things you can expect from this surgery. 

For more information on bunion treatment, contact a doctor near you.

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