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How long to recover from bunion surgery?

There is really no clear answer to the question as to how long is the recovery following bunion surgery is going to be, because there are so many variables that are involved. Recovery could be a matter of weeks if there is a simple chopping off of...

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How to correct bunions without surgery?

Generally, it is not possible to correct bunions without surgery. Bunions are a common problem that are associated with an enlargement of the medial side of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and a lateral deviation of the hallux. The cause of...

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What is the Austin Bunionectomy procedure?

An Austin buionectomy is a ‘V’-shaped osteotomy or cut into the distal end of the first metatarsal bone with with a lateral displacement of head of metatarsal. The corrected postilion is then held in place with one or two screws. This surgery is not...

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