I'm going to see a surgery about my bunions what will happen?

Bunions: First you will need to get weight bearing x-rays. Based on how severe your bunions are your surgeon will discuss procedural options and post operative coarse.

You will be examined: A complete history and lower extremity exam will be performed. X-rays are normally taken. Once the severity of condition is assessed, treatment options including the possibility of surgery will be discussed. The type of procedure and post-op care will be explained. Hopefully all your questions will be answered so you can make an informed decision on how to proceed.

You will : Get a clinical examination and x-rays. The doctor will review your problem and discuss surgical options. They will explain or propose a surgery and you can decide if you want to do it or not.

Consultation: X-rays will be takent and treatment options will be discussed.

Bunion surgery.: There are no braces or exercises to get rid of a bunion. If you have it surgically removed, there are several ways your surgeon could go about it. Depending on the angle of your bones (you'll need an x-ray), there are many different procedures to correct your foot. Some involve bone cuts and screws. You'll be swollen for several weeks, but the post-op pain does not last that long.

What happens : Is a history and physical exam, x-rays and comprehensive explanation of what procedure is right for you, healing time and complications.