What is a bunion and what causes them? What bunion surgery options are available today? We contrast the two main types.

1. Bunion Surgery
Options Today
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2. What is a Bunion?
• A bunion is a bony bump that usually
forms on the main big toe joint, right at
the base of the big toe.
• The big toe points more and more
toward the toes of the same foot.
• It is a common foot deformity that both
men and women can suffer from.
• The odds of getting a bunion are greater
for runners who are 36 and older.

3. What Causes a
Bunion?
• Bunions are caused by an imbalance in the foot’s
muscles, ligaments and tendons.
• Ill-fitting footwear, genetics and other factors that
might effect the foot’s delicate balance.
• High heels are a strong culprit, and they may be
one reason that bunions are ten times more
common in women.

4. Bunion Surgery Options and
Treatments
• People tend to avoid surgeries like the plague
and some even resort to DIY bunion
correctors.
• There are 40+ types of surgeries available to
correct bunion problems and they all fall into
two main categories: Conventional and
Minimally Invasive.

5. Conventional
VS
Minimally Invasive
Surgeries
Conventional Open Foot
Surgery
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• Most conventional open foot
surgery comes with long-term
pain and up to half a year of
recovery time.
• Bone may need to be cut and
held into place by screws and
other hardware.
• Big incisions requiring you to be
off your feet for months.
Minimally Invasive Bunion
Surgery
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• Pioneered by Northwest Surgery
Center
• Small Incision (1/4”) with no
hardware needed
• Small cast or boot
• You can walk, go to work or drive
after the surgery.

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