Toe Deformity Correction (Hammer Toe, Bunion)
About the procedure
Care Before the Procedure
- Inform the surgeon about medications, allergies, and prior foot surgeries.
- Avoid applying creams or lotions to the surgical site.
- Arrange transportation and support during the early recovery period.
- Discuss expectations and possible complications with the surgeon beforehand.
Care During the Procedure
- Surgery performed under local, regional, or general anesthesia.
- Osteotomy, tendon release, or fusion is carried out depending on the deformity.
- Fixation applied with wires, screws, or plates as required.
- Maintain sterile technique and monitor vital signs during the procedure.
Care After the Procedure
- Follow protected weight-bearing instructions and use specialized postoperative footwear.
- Attend physiotherapy sessions to restore strength, flexibility, and function.
- Monitor incision for swelling, redness, or signs of infection.
- Gradually increase activity under supervision as healing progresses.
Eligibility
- Patients with painful toe deformities causing difficulty wearing shoes.
- Individuals with progressive deformities not improved by conservative management.
- People at risk of ulceration or skin breakdown due to deformities.
- Those seeking surgical correction to restore function, comfort, and foot alignment.
Relevant Specialties
Orthopaedics (Orthopaedic Surgery)
KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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