Then, you will receive anesthesia (numbing medication) to ensure that you don't experience pain.

• Local anesthesia -Your foot could be numbed by pain medication. Also, you may be offered medications that help you relax. You'll be awake.
• Spinal anesthesia The medicine for pain is injected into the space within your spine. The patient will remain awake but won't be feeling anything beneath your waist.
• Regional anesthesia - The pain medication is injected into the leg. It will cause numbness to the lower part of your leg and feet. There is a chance that you'll still need general anesthesia to sleep during the procedure. However, the amount of anesthesia required is significantly lower since you will not feel your leg during the procedure.
• General anesthesia You'll fall asleep and no pain.

The surgeon cuts around the toe joint as well as the bones. The joint is deformed and bones are fixed with screws, pins, plates, or a splint. ensure that the bones remain in their proper position.

The Foot surgeoncan treat the bunion with:

• Ensure that ligaments or tendons are either longer or shorter
• The damaged area must be removed from the joint and using wires, screws, or a plate, to keep the joint to allow them to join
• Removing the bump on the toe joint
• The damaged portion of the joint
• Cut the bones on both sides of the toe joint and then place them in the proper place

Why the Procedure Is Performed

The podiatrist might recommend this procedure if you suffer from an untreated bunion that hasn't improved with other methods, like shoes that have a larger toe box. Bunion surgery in Perthis a way to correct the defect and ease the discomfort that is caused by the bunion.

Risks

The potential risks associated with surgery and anesthesia generally include:

• Allergic reactions to medications
• Breathing issues
• The bleeding, blood clots, or an infection

Risks associated with bunion surgery include:

• The big toe is numb.
• The wound is not healed quickly.
• The surgery is not able to correct the issue.
• Toe instability.
• Nerve damage.
• Persistent pain.
• A swollen toe.
• Arthritis in the toe.
• The appearance of the toe is not as good.

Before the Procedure

Discuss with your physician the medications you're taking, including prescription drugs or supplements that you purchased on your own without a prescription.

The week before the surgery:

• You might be asked to discontinue taking medicines that can make it difficult for the blood yours to get clots. They include aspirin ibuprofen, (Advil, Motrin) as well as naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve).
• Ask your physician about the medication you can still take on the day of the procedure.
• If you suffer from the condition of diabetes, heart disease, or any other medical issues Your surgeon may ask you to consult with your doctor who can treat these issues.
• Inform your doctor whether you've consumed more than 2 or 1 portion of alcohol per day.
• Smoke, attempt to quit. Ask your provider for help. Smoking can affect the healing process of bones and wounds.
• Contact your physician if you're sick if you develop an illness like a cold, flu, or herpes infection. You may also need to inform your doctor about any other illness prior to the surgery.

The day before your procedure:

• Do not eat or drink prior to the procedure.
• Your doctor instructed you to take by taking a just a tiny amount of water.
• Meet on time at the hospital or at the surgery center.

After the Procedure

Most people leave on the same day that they undergo bunion surgery.

Your foot surgeon in Perth will instruct the best way to take charge of yourself following surgery.

Outlook (Prognosis)

There should be less pain after the bunion has been taken off and the foot is been healed. It should also be possible to walk and put on shoes with less difficulty. The procedure can correct some of the problems with your foot, however, it's not going to provide you with a perfectly shaped foot.