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Bunion Removal Foot Surgery PreOp® Patient Education HD

http://on.fb.me/PreOp_com - NEW facebook page - it's cool! Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you undergo surgery to remove a bunion. But what does that actually mean? A bunion is caused when the metatarsal bone in the big toe gradually shifts towards the second toe. This shift causes a bump at the inside of the big toe's first joint. As a bunion grows, it can lead to other painful foot problems, including hammertoes, calluses on the bottom of the foot and arch pain. Bunions are largely hereditary, but they can effect anyone. Even a small instability in the bones of the big toe can trigger the growth of a bunion. Patient Education A bunion does not generally lead to other health problems, but left untreated it can eventually limit the ability to walk. Luckily, bunions can be treated with a fairly simple surgical procedure. So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation. Patient Education Company Bunion surgery only rarely leads to complications. One is a persistent residual neuralgia - or pain - around the scar. It can be either localized or general. It may develop soon after surgery - or even weeks or months later. Other complications include excessive bleeding, slow healing or a recurrence of the bunion. Patient Education Once you return home, you will be responsible to keeping the dressing intact and clean. As with all surgery, you should be alert for signs of infection near the incision - increased swelling, redness, bleeding or other discharge. Your doctor may advise you to be on the alert for other symptoms as well. If you experience any unusual symptoms, report them to your doctor right away. Patient Education You may also notice some bruising in the general area of the incision. The discoloration may be extensive - but as with any bruise, it should heal on it's own. Before you leave, you'll be given discharge guidelines which may include diet, medication, work and other activity restrictions. You'll also make at least one follow-up appointment so that the doctor will be able to check the healing of the incision and/or to remove sutures. Patient Education This program has been designed to help you to understand a surgical procedure and to empower you to be an active participant in your own care. We hope that you take the time to discuss alternative treatments with your doctor and that you learn as much as you can about your own particular medical situation. We also want to make sure that you understand all the risks of surgery and potential complications which can follow - no matter how unlikely they may be. Patient Education It's important that you understand exactly what the procedure entails - including the risks, benefits and alternative treatments - before you decide to proceed. Always remember that the final decision to go ahead or not is up to you. Patient Education Company