Bunion Surgery Recovery Is Easier Than Ever: Here's Why, and What to Expect

Pressure and ongoing wear-and-tear can cause the structure of your foot to deform. Bunions are a common foot deformity, occurring when pressure causes changes around the joint located at the base of your big toe.

Advanced bunions are a serious foot deformity. You may struggle to find shoes that fit or suffer chronic foot pain when you take on too much activity. You need expert treatment and support. 

At Town Center Foot & Ankle, located in Kingwood, Texas, experienced podiatrist Dr. Stephen G. Eichelsdorfer (“Dr. Ike”) uses conservative treatments whenever possible to address your bunions. But if your bunion creates severe foot deformity, he may recommend surgery to remove abnormal growth and reposition the bones and tendons.

Recent advances in bunion surgery mean that this procedure is less invasive than in past years. In this blog, Dr. Ike explains these advances, and what they mean for your post-surgery prognosis and recovery expectations.

When you need bunion surgery

Large or painful bunions need to be removed so we can restore the shape of your foot. Instead of coping with blisters, corns, and calluses due to constant foot irritation, explore bunion surgery and find out if we can resolve your condition for good.

Surgery is a more intensive approach than splinting or physical therapy, but may be what you need in order to get rid of a chronic bunion problem. Surgery typically involves removal of damaged or inflamed tissue, followed by a thorough realignment of your toe joint bones and ligaments.

We customize your surgical treatment plan using state-of-the-art imaging technology, including in-office advanced high-definition X-rays, to learn more about bunion deformity and how best to address it.

Advances in bunion surgery

The idea of foot surgery to remove a bunion may seem like too much trouble to go to in order to keep your feet comfortable. You might have concerns around surgical risks or long recovery times.

But recent advances in surgical techniques have made surgery safer and recovery quicker. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons notes that bunion surgery has become much easier on patients in the last 10 years, and our ability to minimize the impact of your procedure continues to improve all the time.

At Town Center Foot & Ankle, we use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. That means your recovery from bunion surgery won’t take as long as it may have in the past. Your recovery time may be as brief as 4-6 weeks.

You also have a lower risk of bunions returning after surgery than in the past. Advances in fixation make a big difference in the overall effectiveness of your procedure.

To learn whether you could be a good candidate for bunion surgery, now easier on your body than ever before, contact Dr. Ike and our team at Town Center Foot & Ankle. To request an appointment, call now or use our online booking tool.