This is created from a mold of your foot and is used to allow you to walk more correctly. As a result, stability to your joints and tendons is restored. Surgery may be required with the orthosis used post operatively to prevent reoccurrence when a bunion progresses too far. There are several types of surgical procedures which may be performed depending upon the type of deformity. Today, most of these procedures are performed with minimal disability and can take place on an outpatient basis either in a surgery center or a hospital.
Physical therapy is often necessary to restore joint motion and to eliminate postoperative swelling.
Bunion surgery is covered by most insurance plans. Return to the FootCare Center of Santa Clarita home page.