Is minimally invasive surgery for bunions recommended if I am suffering from a connective tissue problem?

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Dr Sean Ng

Orthopaedic Surgeon

For patients with a connective tissue problem, the bunions are usually a result of the lax connective tissue. Minimally invasive surgery will not be a suitable method for correction of the bunions. I would need to assess the foot, the bunion, and the overall “laxity” of yourself. You would need, most probably, a fusion procedure and a soft tissue procedure in tandem for the correction of the bunion.

What is a bunion?

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A bunion is a bony bump that forms when your big toe is pushed against the adjacent toe, causing the joint at the base of the big toe to grow bigger and stick out. Bunion formation can be due to:

  • Prolonged wearing of tight and narrow shoes
  • Bone structure issues
  • Stresses applied on your foot over time
  • or other medical conditions like arthritis.

Bunionettes, or small bunions, may also develop on your little toe's joint due to the same reasons.

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How much does minimally invasive bunion surgery cost in Singapore, and is it effective for my bunion? (photo)

The cost of open and minimally invasive bunion surgery is about the same in Singapore. This can range from about $800 to $2,000 for subsidised patients. The final cost of bunion surgery depends upon the type of surgery being carried out, and severity of your bunions. From your picture, your bunions appear to be suitable for minimally invasive (MIS) keyhole surgical correction.

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Is minimally invasive bunion surgery suitable for my severe bunions? (photo)

Hi Jasmine Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for mild to moderate cases of bunions. But it will depend on other factors as well. There is a higher recurrence rate for severe bunions if MIS correction is done for them. I would need to examine your feet more thoroughly before I can let you know whether the MIS correction can be done. Looking at the pictures, the left side is more severe than the right side (moderate). So I would say on first glance, MIS can be either right, or be a KIV MIS, or via a mini-open approach.

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