Surgery for Bunions – The Bunionectomy

Some people suffer for a long time with their bunion problem due to fear of surgery or misinformed rumors from other people’s experiences. Bunions can typically be treated without surgery but when more conservative measures fail to help the problem and alleviate symptoms, surgical intervention is often necessary.

The goal of bunion surgery, called a bunionectomy, is to relieve your pain and correct as much of the foot deformity as possible. With bunions being such a progressive bone deformity, Dr. Tejas Pandya, foot specialist in Troy, NY has helped many patients over the years through surgery.

There are actually two types of bunion removal surgery. The first type, called a head procedure, treats the big toe joint. The bone is cut, moved and fixed in place with a screw. A base procedure deals with the bone near or behind the toe joint and can involve different kinds of cuts and movements of the bone. Ligaments may also be treated in this type of procedure.

The degree of bunion deformity will dictate what type of surgery is best. Dr. Pandya will be able to do a thorough evaluation of your condition and provide all of the necessary pre and postoperative information. Each case is different so recovery time varies as well. When patients strictly follow proper postoperative guidelines, recovery goes much smoother and quicker. Dr. Pandya follows his patients from beginning to end in the case of a bunion surgery. Once healing has taken place, exercises and physical therapy may be recommended to strengthen and feet and improve range of motion.

If you are done with foot pain and ready for a bunionectomy, trust your feet in the capable hands of Dr. Pandya. Contact our podiatric office today to make an appointment at (518) 273-0053 or find more information at www.capitaldistrictpodiatry.com.

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Lower Limb Surgery

Prevention, proper care, and time for injuries to heal are all important aspects in protecting your feet and ankles. Improper care can lead to more serious injuries, which can result in surgery. That word can sound scary, but surgery is sometimes your best option in keeping your feet and ankles safe and healthy.

Dr. Tejas Pandya has broken down a few foot and ankle surgeries so that you can know the facts and understand how to prevent injuries from becoming severe. They include:

• Heel Spur Surgery: Heel spurs most commonly arise from wearing improper shoes, repetitive stress upon your feet, or as an overuse injury. Heel spurs deserve proper care, but sometimes surgery is necessary as a last resort. Heel spurs can be severely painful to the point where it may affect your daily activities, but surgery can help relieve the pain. Like with most surgeries, the heel will need time to rest and recover. During this time period you should refrain from bearing weight upon your heal in order for the tissue to heal properly.

• Bunion Surgery: Bunions refer to growths that occur on the base of your big toe. Bunions often occur due to ill-fitting shoes, and that is why it is always important to try on shoes before every purchase and never wear shoes that are too small. Most bunions are painless and can be treated without surgery, but in extreme cases it can be necessary. Surgery can help relieve pain and restore mobility in rare cases so that you can resume your typical routine. After surgery your toe should remain wrapped and you should avoid bearing weight on your foot for several days.

• Ankle Fracture Surgery: If you severely fracture your ankle to the point where the ankle joint has become displaced and unstable. Ankle fracture surgery corrects the alignment of either the medial malleolus, which is the bone located on the inside of your ankle, or the outer bone known as the fibula. Your ankle is sensitive and damage to it can lead to uneven weight distribution, the loss of mobility, and even arthritis. It is always important to treat ankle injuries immediately and allow the injury proper time to heal and rest before becoming physically active once again. You want to make sure to prevent further injury and permanent damage.

In order to reduce your risk for surgery it’s important to take precautionary methods to prevent injuries from occurring. If an injury does occur proper care and time to heal is necessary to prevent surgery. If you have suffered an injury to your foot or ankle contact our office at (518) 273-0053 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tejas Pandya.

References:

http://www.heel-that-pain.com/heel_spur/surgery/heel_spurs_surgery.php
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00140
http://www.footeducation.com/ankle-fracture-surgery

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