The goal of bunion surgery is to reposition the metatarsal bone and eliminate the bump on the side of your foot. The foot surgery addresses the effect of unstable mechanics that caused the bunion to form in the first place. This mechanics is usually hereditary...one of your parents or grandparents probably have bunions. You have them to thank!
Bunion surgery deals with the effect of your hereditary built-in mechanics. The way your foot functions is what created your bunion. By repositioning the bone that forms the bunion, you just restart the clock. If nothing further is done after surgery, your mechanics will take over and your bunion can come back.
After surgery, it is essential to focus on controlling the mechanics that formed your bunion. This control is achieved with a custom foot orthotic. An orthotic will balance your feet and ankles to neutralize your mechanics and prevent your bunions from returning.
If you had bunion surgery and are worried that your bunions may return, do not wait!! Houston podiatrist Dr. Andrew Schneider will evaluate your mechanics and prescribe the custom shoe insole that will get your feet feeling the best, provide you stability and efficiency, and prevent those bunions from returning.
