Posted on 03/14/2023 10:50:15 AM PDT by ConservativeMind
Existing thought in the orthopedic world is that treating a bunion with the minimally invasive procedure MISB may make a person's flatfoot worse. A new study shows that this procedure does not make flatfoot worse in people with asymptomatic flatfoot and may even improve the condition.
"Because of the way bunion correction is performed with MISB, there is thought that it may not help stabilize the foot in the same way that more extensive, open procedures performed at the midfoot do," said Anne Holland Johnson, MD. "When someone has a flatfoot deformity, which is essentially a fallen arch, the idea is that fixing the bunion through this minimally invasive technique could make the flatfoot worse because we cut the bones closer to the toe. What we found is that it was quite the opposite—that fixing the bunion in a minimally invasive way caused no changes in the overall flatfoot dimensions."
All techniques for treating bunions involve cutting the bones and repositioning them with metal screws. The minimally invasive chevron and akin bunionectomy (MISB) fixes the bunion by cutting the bones through tiny incisions in the skin. "The advantages of doing the surgery through small incisions include minimal to no pain after the surgery; immediate weight bearing, so you can walk normally on the foot; and faster return to day-to-day activities and sports," said Dr. Johnson.
"The researchers found that MISB resulted in similar improvements in the two groups in physical function, pain interference (how often the pain interferes with daily life), pain intensity, and global physical health (overall patient health), as measured by the PROMIS survey. There were no significant preoperative to postoperative changes in PROMIS global mental health and depression measures in either group.
A chart review showed there was no difference in complications in the two study groups.
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I had my bunion removed in 1997. My foot is now literally now deformed. I am going to Physical therapy because of my balance and the therapist said to me, You would not believe the number of people we see with Bunion surgery GONE BAD- Horrifying.
Folks, do what you can Naturally, wear a brace or foot corrector. I would never recommend surgery to ANYONE!!
Just in time ...Spokeshave can finally say goodby to his ever loving Bunion.
Oh, shit!
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