This video follows a middle-aged patient who has experienced a painful bunion for years despite trying injections and changing shoes. The doctor outlines a small-incision procedure intended to reshape and reposition the bone. He also describes the expected ability to bear weight immediately after the procedure.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
We are here with a middle-aged woman who has had a painful bunion for many years. She has tried injections and changing her shoes, but those measures did not help.
We are performing a small procedure that takes about half an hour. We numb the bunion, make a small incision, shave the bone, and shift it so that the bunion is corrected and the big toe is straighter. The patient is expected to walk out on her feet after the procedure.
Key takeaways
- The patient had persistent bunion pain despite injections and shoe changes.
- The doctor describes a small-incision procedure that reshapes and repositions bone.
- Immediate walking after the procedure is presented as the expected outcome.
