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Bunion removal  - series
Bunion removal - series


Bunion removal

Alternative Names:
Bunionectomy; Hallux valgus correction

Expectations after surgery:

Most people recover completely from the surgery.



Convalescence:

The patient is advised to keep the foot propped up and protected from pressure, weight, and injury while it heals. Complete recovery may require 3 to 5 weeks.




Review Date: 10/27/2004
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, M.D., M.S.C.E., Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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