This video describes a minimally invasive approach to bunion correction through a small incision near the bunion. The speaker explains how a burr is used to reduce the bone prominence and how additional soft-tissue work helps straighten the big toe. The expected result is compared with that of an open bunion procedure.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Minimally invasive bunion surgery is performed through a small incision near the bunion. Using a device called a burr, we reduce the bunion and remove the resulting bone paste through the incision. At the same time, we perform soft-tissue work to straighten the big toe. The speaker says the intended result is comparable with the result of an open bunion surgery.
Key takeaways
- The procedure is performed through a small incision near the bunion.
- A burr is used to reduce the bone prominence.
- Soft-tissue work is also performed to help straighten the big toe.
- The speaker compares the intended result with open bunion surgery.
