This video previews bunion correction for a patient in her twenties with pain beside the big toe. The speaker describes a small-incision procedure that reduces and repositions the bone and uses a small screw. The planned duration, walking immediately after treatment, and anticipated return to work or college the following week are also discussed.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
We are here with a patient in her twenties who has a painful bunion on the side of the big toe. She wears high heels and has experienced bunion pain over time. The speaker estimates that the procedure will take about half an hour. We will make a small incision on the side, shave down the bone, shift the bone, and place a small screw. The speaker says she will walk afterward and return to work or college sometime the following week.
Key takeaways
- The patient has a painful bunion beside the big toe.
- The procedure uses a small incision, bone repositioning, and a small screw.
- The speaker expects a return to work or college the following week.
