Minimally Invasive Bunion (Hallax Valgus) Correction

What is Minimally Invasive Bunion (Hallax Valgus) Correction?

Minimally invasive bunion surgery is a surgical procedure designed to treat bunions with smaller incisions and less disruption to the surrounding tissues compared to traditional bunion surgery. A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe and can cause pain and deformity.

In minimally invasive bunion surgery, the surgeon makes a few tiny incisions rather than one large incision. Through these small openings, special instruments are used to address the bunion. The goal is to realign the bones of the big toe and foot to reduce the prominence of the bunion and relieve pain.

Because the incisions are smaller and the surgical approach is less invasive, there tends to be less tissue damage, reduced scarring, and often a quicker recovery compared to traditional surgery. However, not all bunions are suitable for this approach. The decision on whether minimally invasive surgery is appropriate depends on factors like the severity of the bunion and the specific characteristics of the patient's foot.

After surgery, a period of rest, immobilization, and gradual weight-bearing is usually recommended to allow the foot to heal properly.