bunion presentation
DESCRIPTION
Here are the slides I use to go over with patients bunion surgery. You also will see a video of this presentation if you would like.TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Bunion Presentation](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081907/547dca085906b5b5718b45c7/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Bunions
![Page 2: Bunion Presentation](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081907/547dca085906b5b5718b45c7/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Causes
● Mechanical instability - unstable foot or tendons pulling harder on one side than another
● Tends to get worse over time
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Diagnosis & Treatment● Only treat if painful or problematic● Wait until skeletal maturity● X-rays
![Page 4: Bunion Presentation](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081907/547dca085906b5b5718b45c7/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Non-Surgical Treatments
● Icing, Motrin● Shoes - Gel Kayano and
wider shoes● Pads● Injections
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Orthotics
● Reduce abnormal movement● Reduce progression and provide support to
the foot
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Hammertoe Surgery
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Surgery Preparation
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