Bunions

By Dr. John Goodner, D.P.M.

unions are readily apparent and are not only are they painful, but for many people they are unsightly. The faulty mechanical structure of the foot along with certain foot types will predispose one to this common foot deformity. The bunion deformity is not just a big bump on the side of the big toe, but a change in the bony framework of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint that creates a change to the biomechanics of the forefoot. This deformity is progressive in nature and early treatment is very important because chronic deformities require surgical fixation. Nonsurgical treatment will range from changes in shoe gear, padding, orthotics, and medication all guided by a podiatric www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com. Instagram @SouthFloridaSportsMedicine Twitter @SFLSportsMed

Bphysician. Surgical treatment with cutting-edge technology in minimally-invasive bunion repair is unlike any traditional surgical bunion repair. The new minimally-invasive surgical (MIS) bunion repair requires less trauma to the big toe joint, utilizes a tiny incision that is 2 to 4 times smaller than the traditional surgical repair and allows patients to have a faster post-operative rehabilitation therapy. Depending on age, level of activity, quality of bone, and overall health, the foot and ankle surgeon will discuss the most appropriate method for maintaining correction through the minimally invasive procedure. This new minimally invasive surgical repair can help those who suffer from this deformity return to day-to-day activities faster with a more cosmetically pleas ing outcome.

▸ Dr. John Goodner is a Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in sports medicine foot and ankle injuries, foot and ankle arthroscopy, lower extremity trauma, and lower extremity deformities in infants, children, teens and adults. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is located at 17842 NW 2nd St Pembroke Pines, FL 33029-2806. You can reach the office at (954) 430-9901 .

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