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

Doctor's Answer

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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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