Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Removal Surgery

Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Removal Surgery In Turkey

Turkey offers high-quality treatment services with competent and expert orthopedic specialists in the field of podiatry. Treatments of common foot disorders are carried out with advanced technology in hospitals and clinics with high standards. As Prospero Medical, we brought together a team who are specially trained experts and leading in different foot care operations in Turkey to offer advanced foot care treatments.

A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of bone or tissue around a joint at the base of the big toe or little finger. They are swellings that grow on the outer edge of the foot. These swellings occur as a result of the joint being exposed to stress (pressure) for a long time. The bunions usually cause pain while walking or wearing comfortable shoes, and may also cause finger deformities in the future.

Bunion surgery, which takes approximately 1 hour under general or spinal anesthesia, is a surgical procedure that aims to reduce bunion-related pain and correct the deformity it causes.

Who Are The Eligible Candidates For Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Removal Operation?

The bunion has some specific symptoms. Generally, bunions can cause severe foot pain, chronic big toe inflammation and swelling, slipping of the big toe towards the little toe, and restriction of big toe movement even when walking and wearing shoes. Situations may occur that interfere with your daily activities.

Individuals with the above symptoms are deemed suitable for surgery after physical examination.

How Is The Bunion Removal Procedure Performed?

Bunion surgery is a surgical procedure performed to correct swelling in the finger (bunion). It is an operation that takes approximately 1 hour to relieve pain and reposition the big toe.

Recovery From Bunion Removal Surgery In Turkey

Postoperative recovery time varies depending on the degree of deformity of the bunion and the surgery method performed. The recovery period takes 6 to 8 weeks. Patients can start taking light walks with special shoes or casts after being discharged 1 day later.

The medical dressing applied after the surgery should be kept clean and dry for 21 days. To reduce swelling and pain after the operation, the operated foot should be kept higher than the heart level and ice should be applied for 15-20 minutes at the frequency recommended by the doctor.

It is normal to feel pain during movement during the recovery period. In general, patients can start moving until they feel uncomfortable towards the end of the first month. The doctor recommends rehabilitation exercises to restore foot functions. Following these recommended movements is very beneficial for the healing process.

After the dressings are removed, patients are advised to choose wide-soled and comfortable shoes.

However, total recovery may generally take 6 months or more depending on the deformity severity of the bunions and the surgery method applied.

Post-operative Key Points Of Hallux Valgus Surgery

• Correct use of prescirbed medicines
• Using a surgical shoe or cast
• Use of a cane or walker
• Positioning the foot high and applying ice to prevent post-operative swelling
• Avoiding putting weight on the operated foot
• Keeping clean and dry of incisions

The Benefits Of Hallux Valgus Surgery In Turkey

Benefits of bunion surgery include repositioning of the big toe, reducing or eliminating pain, and making walking easier. Thus, individuals with bunions begin to move more easily after surgery.

How Does Bunion Surgery Cost In Turkey?

The cost of this surgery generally vary depending on the surgeon's experience, the degree of deformity of the bunion, the surgery method applied, healthcare provider and the location where the surgery is performed in Turkey.

Turkey offers affordable treatments for Hallux Valgus Operation. For learning more about the Bunion Removal (Hallux Valgus) operation, you can request us a free quote.