Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

When is Bunion Surgery Necessary?

At our Irvine podiatry clinic, surgery is always viewed as a last resort. If your bunion causes infrequent pain and does not interfere with your daily life, Dr. Soltani will likely recommend conservative treatments like custom orthotics and padded footwear. However, if conservative care fails to provide relief and the severe joint deformity begins to compromise your mobility, advanced bunion surgery (bunionectomy) becomes the clear path forward.

The Surgical Procedure (Osteotomy & Lapiplasty)

The goal of bunion surgery is not just to remove the painful bump, but to fully restore the correct anatomical alignment of your foot. Modern, minimally invasive surgical procedures performed by Dr. Soltani involve several critical steps depending on the severity of your deformity:

• Tissue Removal: Removing the inflamed, swollen tissue from around the big toe joint.
• Bone Correction: Straightening the big toe by safely removing the protruding part of the bone.
• Realignment: Re-aligning the long metatarsal bone between your big toe and the mid-foot (an osteotomy).
• Joint Fusion: In highly advanced or arthritic cases, joining the bones of the affected joint permanently for maximum stability.

We also specialize in advanced techniques like FDA-cleared Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction. Instead of just cutting the bump off, this technology rotates the entire misaligned bone back into its normal position and secures it, preventing the bunion from ever returning.

Post-Op Recovery and Care

Thanks to modern surgical advancements, the recovery process is much faster than it used to be. After bunion surgery, there is a great possibility that you will be able to bear weight and walk on your foot almost immediately, provided you are wearing a specialized post-op surgical shoe or boot to protect the hardware. While initial walking is possible, full recovery of the bone and soft tissue will take several weeks to a few months.

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