Prior to having bunion surgery it is very important to have a thorough biomechanical examination performed. Lateral bunions are created equal and by measuring the magnitude of the deformity your surgeon can plan out very carefully the appropriate surgery to get the best type of outcome. Here at the advanced foot and ankle center San Diego we have a digital x-ray machine in order to measure out the exact amount of deformity and where to perform the correction. With this type of preparation prior to the surgery it helps remove potential problems that can arise after the surgery. The good news is that today there are many methods but allow you to be fully weightbearing fairly soon after the surgery so that you do not have to be off of your foot for 3 months.
