This video responds to a common concern about pain during bunion surgery. The speaker describes numbing the area with local anesthetic, making a small incision, reducing the bunion, shifting the metatarsal head, and straightening the big toe. The clip also gives an estimated procedure time of approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
A common question is whether bunion surgery is painful. The speaker says newer techniques and approaches are intended to make the procedure comfortable. We numb the bunion area with a local anesthetic similar to medication used during dental procedures. Once the area is numb, we make a small incision on the side, about half an inch to one inch. Through that incision, we shave down the prominence and shift the metatarsal head toward the midline of the foot. At the same time, we straighten the big toe. The speaker estimates that the procedure takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
Key takeaways
- The area is numbed with local anesthetic before the procedure.
- A small incision is used to reduce the prominence and reposition the metatarsal head.
- The speaker estimates a procedure time of 30 to 45 minutes.
