Healthcast: New bunion surgery cuts recovery time

A new procedure helps patients with unattractive bunions and hammertoes.

[@vivianrichey]

Dr. Richard Moy is the only surgeon I know that performs painless bunion surgery and you can walk the next day with little to no pain. He's done over 10 thousand surgeries. I took my mom there.

[@serendipitymanifest8158]

Where does he practice?

[@GabrielMonet]

I've recently had the procedure done and am planning on making update videos for anyone interested in the surgery.

[@Lglover001]

I had the Austin Bunionectomy on November 13th... the following week my stitches were removed... last week I had post op rehabilitation (moving toes toes exercises etc) I’ll be going in there Wednesday to have a follow up and my doctor told me to bring a pair of shoes so hopefully! I’ll be walking out of his office in them. I’m 46... I say this to say... diet, exercise and faith!... positive thinking , moving around somewhat, elevation of the foot, can’t stress this enough!! I’m elevated even while writing this comment.... following instructions!... all plays a huge role in how you heal.

[@yolandawilson6951]

How are your feet now?

[@Clackamasone]

Before you jump on this as some radical new procedure, know it is a Lapidus bunionectomy, has been popular since 1934. And listen to what the patient says. The claim "back on your feet in 2 weeks" isn't what you think. When she says "I had my surgery done Dec. 29th, and was back in sneakers beginning of March", that is over 8 weeks! And even then she will have another 1 to 2 months before she is walking any significant distance.

[@suchistheuniverse7858]

Age is large factor. Anyway, I try to ask: why fuse the bone, why not just rotate it to anatomical position, fix foot with bandage and let bones get used to proper place? Guess: surgeons need to do a surgery, otherwise they are out of work.

[@Clackamasone]

@@suchistheuniverse7858 you obviously are not a surgeon, " why not just rotate it to anatomical position, fix foot with bandage and let bones get used to proper place:.....and just how do you propose to rotate the bones to a anatomical position without surgery?

[@eagleviewhd]

I had this bunion surgery. Turned out well.

[@PittheadX]

Where's the damn post-surgery pics!??

[@napoleonboneaparte9160]

Men have bunions just as much and this surgery is may not be for everyone also the biggest obstacle here in the us is always the insurance if it will cover. In network out of network how much instead of foot pain it's a pain in the neck.

[@ekwon4764]

it is statistically proven women have bunions much more often than compared with men.

[@tanya4534]

It's odd how news outlets are spreading this as "new". I've been hearing of this surgery as soon as my bunion developed 2 yrs ago, and it's been around for several decades.

[@1lucky55]

Tania Jones you are correct it is a lapidus bunionectomy but the difference is it’s done using a new instrument that allows for better rotation of the deformity. It seems that it is superior based on research and outcomes in patients who’ve had it done

[@dusdroadadventures7978]

Two weeks? Flat out not true. Talking 1 year for full healing at age 50 plus. Walking after four months if you’re a good healer. Two weeks blaaahaaa

[@amy1gallagalla793]

Thank you for stating THE TRUTH!!! It’s BS!!! One year and 4 months later!!! More pain and swelling then I ever had before the surgery!! And the BUNION IS STILL THERE!!

[@zokithepilot]

This “new” bunion surgery is a Lapidus bunionectomy and the technique has been around since 1934...

[@MarshaMinus100]

This is a fusion, not a bunionectomy.

[@1lucky55]

The difference is It uses a newly developed instrument that allows for rotation of the deformity and eliminates need for any cutting of the bone which can be required for severe cases during lapidus bunionectomy. My source is a podiatrist who has performed both types of surgeries In his career

[@avaelysedo25]

@@MarshaMinus100 it is also a bunionectomy. I had this procedure done 3 weeks ago and they as well cut the bunion’s protruding bone off in addition to the plate fixation.

[@miguelQR]

I liked the doctor 🏥

[@anjuma892]

This problem with me

[@bibianaescobar4395]

So painful 😢

[@nanasloves]

Can this be done on a tailors bunion?! Please!

[@ayoasmortal]

january to march..yeah that’s more than 2 weeks

[@ekwon4764]

Bone takes 6-8 weeks to recover/heal, doesnt matter which way you spin it. Thats a biological fact.

[@1234letsgo]

I had surgery 10 days ago Very painful 😖

[@lindaguida4074]

News lady is wearing heels 👠

[@vygandasrazhas5177]

I enjoy wearing my 5 toe shoes to help circumvent this problem. I'm blessed to be so young at the age of 30 and have this type of shoe available to me.

[@colinsace1]

I was meant to have bunion surgery yesterday but the ventilation system inside theatre kept going off or something so he said he wasn’t happy to do bone surgery because of this issue so going to have to reschedule I just hope when I have it I can walk for long periods of time again I am sure this is procedure I am going to have. I am only 40 though but it’s so painful sometimes that no painkillers not even Codeine phosphate will touch it

[@kaydublin5164]

I’m having this surgery in January.😊

[@omarimorgan7040]

Me too mine on the 12th

[@suchistheuniverse7858]

Maybe better then most other types, however I try to ask: why fuse the bone, why not just rotate it to anatomical (proper) position, fix foot with bandage and let bones get used to proper place? Guess: surgeons need to do a surgery, otherwise they are out of work.

[@ekwon4764]

Just a few words of wisdom from someone that has had years of experience in medical school, residency, surgery. Bones dont "get used to the proper place". They are in fixed positions for life unless they are surgically manipulated with plates, pins, screws, etc. I'd rather not do surgery and instead be in the office. You dont make the big bucks doing surgery. Good luck trying to bandage something to get the look you want.

[@suchistheuniverse7858]

@@ekwon4764 Thanks for advice. Bones are held by tendons. AFAIK tendons can be stretched and can shorten given time. I now try. Given I wore shoes that pushed my bones for many years and I'm getting older, I still hope several years of of 24x7 bandage can do the work.

[@wingnutt4200]

​@suchistheu my bone is held up buy my ballsniverse7858

[@amy1gallagalla793]

I had it done… do not do it!! Check out why you can’t leave messages on their KZbin’s…

[@metgnr]

What kind of problems have you had with the surgery?

[@amy1gallagalla793]

@@metgnr I had it done.. one year, 3 months later, 40,000. Billed to my insurance company, I have more pain now then before, swells every day, bunion is still there. Do not get LAPIPLASTY!!! Go for a non invasive bunionectomy. This procedure is extremely invasive. Go on Trace advertisements… you can’t even leave a message!! That should tell you every thing you want to know.

[@ekwon4764]

This is shortcut to the lapidus. Its like doing surgery with a stencil kit. We dont respect doctors that use this procedure and it shows their surgical skills, which is not that great if you have to rely on this to do a true lapidus procedure.

[@jaygoodman384]

My bunion breaks thru skin😢

[@richardwatts9073]

My wife has it in the pinky toe she is almost crippled the pinky is under the next toe and bad

[@tonyfitnessmotivation]

Lies, this will cripple you

[@stephenford6132]

How so?

[@amy1gallagalla793]

💯 1 year and 4 months later .. more pain then I ever had before the surgery.. go in Trace advertisements… I wanted to call their BS!!! You can’t even leave a comment!!! PEOPLE don’t do it.. you’ve been warned!! It’s incredibly invasive!!

[@austinjoseph2881]

@@stephenford6132 because it will fuse a joint in your foot, destroying it forever. That joint enables you to walk and absorbs shock when you run. Without it, you'll be crippled

[@tonyfitnessmotivation]

@@stephenford6132 it crippled me

[@stephaniedegange2737]

i had this new surgery; i am 10 days out! i have three screws...my surgery took 14 minutes to insert the screws

[@tanya4534]

Any details? How's the pain,swelling,mobilty? Do you feel the screws?

[@stephaniedegange2737]

@@tanya4534 i feel one of the three screws. i have overdone it by walking too much, and one of the incision sites is draining a bit today. the reason is, after having the stitches out 5 days ago, i had to wear a toe splint. the splint wrapped around my toe to keep it straight. but the bottom of the toe splint wrapped around my foot, which caused friction. so in retrospect, i would not wear the toe splint 24/7. the swollen incision wound could not breath under the velcro strap. so check your incision each day to make sure it is not oozing after you have bandage and stitches removed.

[@Clackamasone]

@@stephaniedegange2737 if your swelling to the point the incision is draining, you should not be walking on it at all. Has nothing to do with a velcro strap not allowing breathing.

[@aymantadros9182]

Old well known procedure. Commercial aspect of medicine

[@scottstruber1536]

I ain’t a woman! I grew up with bunions and have caused me pain growing up and was never able to do sports bc both my feet hurt so bad

[@patriciahenderson3165]

Mp

[@johnnaberezny183]

This video is a complete lie.

[@mikelares622]

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