Bunion Surgery Advice
Bunion Surgery Advice
Television show doctors are under fire because a new research study demonstrated that two out of three recommendations from The Dr. Oz Show has credible evidence, and about half of the recommendations on The Doctors has believable evidence,” according to a statement made by the study’s authors. Some foot surgeons have been upset with Dr. Oz for his misrepresentation of bunion surgery as “The Surgery you Should Say No To” because he is making this claim based on the poor experience of a single person, and he also does a poor job demonstrating how bunions are surgically corrected in today’s modern age.
Minimal Invasive or Scarless Bunion Surgery and How to Avoid the Pitfalls
Minimally invasive or scarless (laser) bunion surgery is a new technique in removing bunions. Recovery time is very short, taking only 2 to 3 days or even less depending on the patient’s tolerance. However, this procedure has the risk of increased complications as well as deformity reoccurrence.
My Personal feeling is that the number one reason that a bunion “comes back” is that one never completely corrected the deformity. This may in part be due to choosing a procedure that was inadequate to correct the deformity. Surgeon error is not the only cause for failure. Patient non-adherence and other tangibles most definitely play a role. Malunions typically occur after the patient starts to walk after a poorly executed scarless osteotomy and fixation can certainly be the cause.
Bunion Surgery Advice
Bunion surgery is almost always contemplated at some stage by almost all those who have them – most reject the idea outright and others can’t wait to have it done. Most would benefit from a surgical consultation, if only to get an opinion. The aim of surgery is to correct what was the cause of the bunion and prevent it happening again. Beware of unrealistic claims that bunion surgery can give you a “perfect” foot. The goal of surgery is to relieve as much pain, and correct as much deformity as is realistically possible. Unrealistic claims and expectations are a common cause of dissatisfaction with bunion surgery.
Don’t Rely Solely on TV or the Internet to Make Medical Decisions
While doctors on television are providing medical information, they are doing so informally in a broad and general nature. These are still television show productions with limited time to present a problem or topic, not to mention the need to get ratings. When it comes to bunion surgery, or any other issue, it is best to become educated on the topic and see a doctor for a doctor-to-patient medical advice.
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