How To Prepare For Bunion Surgery

How bunion surgery from your podiatrists in St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Independence, MO, can help you when you have bunions.

If you suffer from bunions, you already know how they can impact your life. Your podiatrist can help you get rid of a bunion for good, with bunion surgery.

Drs. Russell Grimes, Ben Olsen, and Ross Bartley at Pivotal Foot & Ankle Surgeons offer a wide range of foot and ankle services, including bunion surgery. They have three convenient office locations in St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Independence, MO, to help you and your feet feel better.

So, how do you know if you need bunion surgery? Your podiatrist may recommend bunion surgery if you experience:

• Severe foot pain, especially when putting on your shoes
• Difficulty standing or walking without foot pain
• Severe swelling in your foot and big toe

If you have a large, painful bunion and your podiatrist has indicated you need bunion surgery, the surgery can be performed several different ways, including:

• Surgically fusing your big toe joint and removing the bunion
• Surgically straightening your big toe and foot
• Surgically removing excess or swollen tissue
• Surgically removing a small part of bone and realigning your toe

Whichever method is performed, there are some important steps you should take. Plan for being off your feet for several weeks. To best prepare for the surgery remember to:

• Remove any objects on the floor that can cause you to trip and fall
• Do most errands ahead of your surgery, so you don’t have to go out more than necessary
• Enlist help from family members and friends to help you complete tasks
• Shop ahead of time for easy-to-prepare meals that can keep life simple
• Start becoming active gradually and always consult your podiatrist before beginning a new activity

To find out more about preparing for bunion surgery, and which bunion surgery procedure is best for you, call Drs. Russell Grimes, Ben Olsen, and Ross Bartley at Pivotal Foot & Ankle Surgeons. You can reach them in any of their offices in St. Joseph, Kansas City, or Independence, MO, by calling (816) 364-2338, so call today.