A bunion is a common foot deformity characterized by a bony bump appearing at the base of the big toe joint. This bump tends to progressively worsen over time if left untreated, growing larger and pushing the big toe out of alignment. Beyond altering the physical appearance of the feet, bunions can also become painful, swollen, tender, and inflamed, making wearing shoes and walking uncomfortable.
Bunions are thought to be caused by genetics. Various structural and biomechanical differences in the feet can be inherited and make bunions more likely to develop over time. Wearing shoes that are too tight and crowd the toes can make existing bunions progressively worsen. Having rheumatoid arthritis can also increase your risk of developing bunions over time.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery can mean smaller incisional approaches. Using minimally invasive techniques and surgeries provide our patients with many benefits over traditional treatments and surgeries. These benefits typically include:
- Significantly less pain over traditional surgery
- Walk the same day after surgery
- Faster return to work and normal activities
- Less damage to tissue
- Less scarring
- Less chance of infection and contamination
- Minimal need for pain medication
Minimally invasive surgery is mostly used for the following foot conditions:
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Flexible Flat Feet
- Heel Spurs or Haglund's Deformity
- Stiff toes due to arthritis joint
- Wounds on Feet or Toes
- And many more
Most of minimally invasive surgery is done in our innovative In-office surgical suite
- No need to travel to hospital and surgery center
- Convenient and cost effective
- Less chances of infection
Minimally invasive surgery is not for everyone. There are certain deformities that may require a different surgical approach. Feel free to contact our office for a consultation with Dr. Kim.
