Blogs
24th Apr 2025
Causes of Bunions
What is a bunion? A bunion is a deformity of the big toe and the first metatarsal bone, which sits just behind the big toe. The metatarsal bone protrudes out towards the inside of the foot, forming a prominence which becomes painful. The big toe pushes towards the second toe and thus this deformity is […]
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24th Apr 2025
Recovery Comparison: Unilateral vs. Bilateral Bunion Surgery
Comparing recovery for unilateral (one side) and bilateral (both sides) bunion surgery at the same time. Minimal invasive bunion surgery can be performed on both feet at the same time or one foot at a time depending on the patient’s needs and the type of deformity. The patient’s ability to recover is also a factor. […]
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24th Apr 2025
Different Types of Hammertoe Surgery
Hammertoes are deformities of the lesser toes, which are all the toes except for the big toe. The deformities can be classified as flexible or fixed in that sometimes they can straighten themselves out by manual manipulation, and in other cases they have become stiff and fixed at the middle joint known as the interphalangeal […]
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24th Apr 2025
Types of Bunions
Broadly speaking, there are two types of bunion deformities, one that affects the big toes known as hallux valgus deformity and the fifth metatarsal known as Tailor’s bunionette or Tailor’s bunion. Both involve either the metatarsal deviating out of position and then the toe also deviating on the affected side. Structural bunions including hallux valgus: […]
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12th Mar 2025
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Keyhole Bunion Surgery or Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Minimally Invasive bunion surgery, also known as keyhole bunion surgery, uses modern techniques and equipment to decrease the number and size of incisions during surgery. Minimally Invasive bunion surgery has several benefits, including faster recovery time, less postoperative pain and less scarring. The surgery involves three to […]
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11th Mar 2025
Hammertoe Recovery Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
Hammertoe surgery is performed to straighten the middle joint of the lesser toes, mostly the second, third, and fourth toes of feet. The most common joint involved in forming the deformity is known as the proximal interphalangeal joint or the PIP joint. The procedure typically involves removing the deformed joint and fusing the ends of […]
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11th Mar 2025
Minimally Invasive Surgery versus Traditional Bunion Surgery: Which is Better?
Understanding Bunion Treatments Bunions are caused mainly due to genetics, with evidence suggesting an evolutionary aspect. The function of the big toe has changed over time, leading to an inherent weakness causing it to deviate towards the second toe. This adaptation allowed primates to pick up objects with their feet. It is now well documented […]
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11th Mar 2025
Common Spring Foot and Ankle Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Spring is a good time to get out as the weather is much milder. Coming out of the winter, people feel they need to get fit. A lot of the injuries are related to not planning or warming up well or pushing yourself too quickly into sports without the appropriate pre-exercise routines or appropriate footwear […]
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03rd Feb 2025
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Common Toe Surgeries?
In this blog, I will outline the recovery period of the most common toe surgeries that are carried out. Bunion Surgery Recovery Typical recovery from bunion surgery involves the first 7 to 10 days of elevation of the foot to reduce swelling and prevent wound problems. Usually, absorbable stitches are used in a big bandage. […]
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03rd Feb 2025
Common Types of Toe Surgeries
Introduction The foot and ankle encompass a complex set of joints, tendons, and ligaments that are a masterpiece of engineering in that they allow ambulation and shock absorption and function with smooth transition of forces and balance to the body. Broadly speaking, the foot can be divided into the forefoot, hindfoot, midfoot and the […]
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