This video shows the closing stage of a bunionectomy performed through a small incision beside the big toe. The speakers comment on the length of the procedure and the patient's anticipated return to regular shoes. They also describe the intended physical and emotional benefits after the bunion has been corrected.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Bunionectomy. We have corrected the bunion through a small incision on the side, and we are placing the final stitch.
Speaker 2: How long did it take? Twenty minutes?
Doctor: Yes, about 20 minutes. The patient should be pleased in a few weeks when he returns to his regular shoes. The bunion is gone, and the doctor expects the pain and embarrassment to be gone as well.
Key takeaways
- The video shows the final stitch after a small-incision bunionectomy.
- The procedure is described as taking about 20 minutes.
- The speaker expects the patient to return to regular shoes within a few weeks.
