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Our clinic, which performs around 400 procedures per year, is one of the busiest clinic for foot and ankle diseases in Istanbul. Both the preoperative and postoperative needs of our patients are carefully followed by our experienced team.

Pre-Operation Procedure

  • Bidirectional X-ray
    Bidirectional X-rays of both feet of the patients who will have bunion surgery must be taken before the operation.
  • Preoperative Tests
    Blood and urine samples are taken from a general control before the surgery.
  • Walking Analysis
    Walking Analysis is a regular preoperative test to determine walking abnormalities.
  • Other Controls
    If the patients have underlying conditions depending on their age and physical condition, the necessary examinations for these diseases are analyzed before the operation.

Surgery Procedure

Surgery Procedure element

Things to Know Before the Operation

The patient should pay attention to the following issues before the bunion surgery.

  • 6 hours of hunger
  • The nail polishes on the fingers must be meticulously cleaned.

On the day of surgery, pre-operative foot photos are taken regarding the patient’s discomfort.

How is the Surgical Process?

A metatarsal osteotomy or bunionectomy is the corrective procedure for a bunion. To straighten the great toe and lessen the bump on the side of the foot, many procedures are used, but they all require removing the bones and relocating them with metal screws.

Bunion surgery has a reputation for being extremely painful and requiring a long recovery. However, certain patients may profit from the significant benefits of more recent, minimally invasive procedures. Traditionally, these surgeries have been carried out through big incisions, but at HSS, I have developed two unique methods to treat bunions with relatively minor incisions.

After Surgery

By using unique approach, we are able to treat the bunion in all three planes (including rotation). For this type of correction, I use a burr and place screws through tiny incisions, as opposed to the majority of surgeons who utilize a huge incision, a saw, and large plates. This procedure, like the PECA technique, enables early weightbearing with much less pain, a better aesthetic result, and a quicker return to work and athletics.

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Surgery

Walk away from the surgical center wearing a special post-op shoe.

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After 2 Weeks 

As the patient comes to the doctor’s control on the fifteenth day, the stitches are removed and this area is dressed.

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After 6 Weeks 

As of the sixth week, various plans can be made so that she can perform her daily activities.

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After 12 Weeks

Returning to normal life.

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