Bunionectomy surgery performed in our foot clinic is painless since ankle block anesthesia is used during the procedure. The majority of bunion surgeries are performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. This results in your foot being completely numb during the procedure, and you will also be given medications that help you relax. However, once the anesthesia wears off, you will feel some moderate pain for the next few days following the procedure.
Your pain may be slightly increased post-operatively for a few days. The amount of pain felt after bunionectomy will differ from one patient to the next. You can minimize the pain and swelling by closely following the after-care advice given to you by your bunion surgery doctor who may also prescribe medications to ease your discomfort.
The given instructions from the podiatrist nearby will provide detailed information about how to care for your foot at home following the surgery for the first few weeks. Depending on the degree of your bunion treatment, you may be discharged with a special surgical shoe or cast to aid in bunion recovery. Most patients report the postoperative pain as fairly tolerable when combined with medication and a dedicated program to relieve the discomfort.