Bunions

Bunions

More than just a bump on your foot…

Bunions are due to the changing of positions of the bones that make-up the great toe joint. The metatarsal (foot) bone shifts towards the inside of your foot and the phalanx (toe bone) angles outward towards your other toes.

This change in position or angle of these bones leads to the “bump” on the inside of your foot. There is no way to stop the progression of the shift in the bones. Sometimes bunions can become severe enough to cause pain with walking and shoe wear. They can also cause issues with your other toes including pain in the “ball of your foot” and hammertoes. The medical term for “bunion” is hallux valgus.

There are many types of surgeries that can correct your bunion deformity. Dr. Kohring is trained in many different bunion or hallux valgus correction surgeries. 

For more moderate to severe bunions, she will oftentimes recommend a Lapidus procedure or fusion of the 1st tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint to correct your bunion deformity. She is trained-in and uses the Lapiplasty® System.

Lapiplasty®

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After most bunion correction surgeries, you are placed into a walking boot. For the first 2 weeks after surgery, you are restricted to touch-down weight-bearing on your heel for balance. After suture removal at 2 weeks, you are allowed to slowly increase the amount of weight you put on your foot in the walking boot. Most patients transition into a regular shoe around 6 to 8 weeks after surgery depending on swelling and pain.

Failed Bunion Surgery & Revision Procedures

Dr. Kohring specializes in correcting failed bunion surgeries and associated issues with this type of procedure. She would be happy to review your previous surgery and further treatment options.