(501) 748-8000 PATIENT PORTAL FIND A DOCTOR ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR PATIENTS & VISITORS BLOG CONTACT REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT ANKLE AND FOOT Treatments & Procedures Podiatry is a branch of medicine that provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of all foot and ankle conditions, including bunions, hammertoes, ingrown nails, corns and calluses, plantar warts, and arthritic deformities. Additionally, Arkansas Surgical Hospital physicians have expertise in the management of sports injuries and trauma to the foot and ankle. Bunionectomy Diagnostic Arthroscopy Bunionectomy (and First Metatarsal Osteotomy) A bunionectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a bunion from the foot. A bunion is a bump in the big toe that is caused by misalignment of the joint. There are a few different techniques for bunion removal. For example, depending on the severity of the bunion, the location at which your surgeon removes bone may differ. During a bunionectomy, an incision is made on the top or the side of the foot near the affected joint. Bone is removed from the bump, and a small wedge of bone may also be removed further up the metatarsal to allow the big toe to return to its proper alignment. Screws or plates are used to hold the affected bone in place. Tendons in the area may have become stretched and weak or tough and tight as the misalignment of the joint occurred. If needed, your surgeon will either trim or reposition the affected tendons. Recovery from a bunionectomy typically includes pain medication, keeping your foot elevated to help reduce swelling, and simple foot exercises. Other steps—such as the removal of temporary screws or using crutches for a week or two—may be necessary depending on your specific procedure. As your foot heals, you may need to wear a surgical boot or shoe. Do you have a question about a procedure? REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT MEET OUR ANKLE & FOOT SURGEONS Experience in treating a broad range of joint disorders. Jesse Burks D.P.M. Podiatric Surgeon Kevin M. Goodson M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon Larry Nguyen M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon NEED HELP SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH A SURGEON? REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT MORE QUESTIONS? CONTACT MAIN LINE (501) 748-8000 TOLL-FREE NUMBER (866) 273-1271 VISIT THE HOSPITAL 5201 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 USE THE BILL PAY SYSTEM ONLINE BILL PAY Mission Vision Values ABOUTCONTACTPROCEDURESREFER A PATIENTFOR PATIENTS & VISITORSPATIENT PORTALBLOGCAREERS © 2021 Arkansas Surgical Hospital. All Rights Reserved. Notice of Non-Discrimination | Notice of Privacy Practices