Bunion Surgery (Bunionectomy) - Toronto Podiatrist
Sheldon Nadal Doctor of Podiatric Medicine discusses Bunion Surgery (Bunionectomy).
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Bunion surgeries fall into two major categories:
• Head procedures that treat the big toe joint. In a head procedure bunionectomy, the bone is cut just behind the joint, moved into its proper position, and fixed in place with a screw or pin. Head procedures are often used for patients who cannot be immobilized for long periods of time.
• Base procedures concentrate on the bone near or behind the big toe joint. Different types of base procedures are conducted depending on the nature of the deformity. The
