Stepping Forward Toward Bunion Remedies

Steven Neufeld, MD, explains bunions and a procedure to correct them

Condition:

Once the bone is cut below the joint, the toe and joint can then be strengthened

Bunion: A bunion is a “bump” of bone that most often forms at the base of the big toe joint. It occurs if bone or tissue at the joint moves out of place and forces the big toe to bend toward the others.

Procedure:

Minimally invasive bunion surgery

This innovative solution is a type of bunion surgery that allows the surgeon to guide a surgical cutting tool through a minuscule incision. This procedure corrects the deformity with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. A recommendation for minimally invasive bunion surgery depends on the patient’s bunion type.

Steven Neufeld, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is one of several surgeons performing minimally invasive bunion surgery in the region.

Benefits:

Traditionally, bunion removal surgery requires a large incision, followed by stitches, at least six months to heal and significant scar tissue that can become stiff and achy.

With a tiny incision, patients only need a sedative during the procedure; the doctor often closes with a butterfly bandage instead of stitches; and there’s significantly less swelling at the incision site. This all leads to a much quicker recovery.


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4 Comments

  1. Rebecca Pick on March 30, 2019 at 10:29 pm

    Sounds wonderful compared to the traditional approach!

  2. Greta on April 17, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    This sounds amazing! Can you provide a list of area doctors that perform this type of surgery?

    • InovaNewsroom on April 23, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      Please find a list of physicians that perform minimally invasive bunion surgery on the website at https://www.inova.org/minimally_invasive_bunion_surgery. You will find their office contact information by selecting VIEW FULL PROFILE under each physician.

    • Steven Neufeld on May 28, 2019 at 10:55 pm

      I have been performing minimally invasive bunion surgery for quite awhile. The results have been fantastic. I’d be happy to give you an opinion. http://Www.footankledc.com

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