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Bunion surgery in South Africa

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in South Africa performing Bunion surgery.

Netcare Group

Netcare Group provides innovative, quality healthcare in South Africa and the United Kingdom.

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Life Healthcare Hospital Group

Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital operator in South Africa and primarily serves the market for privately insured individuals, representing approximately eight million people. The group provides mainly acute care, high technology private hospital services.

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Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital

Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital is a large Provincial government funded hospital situated in central Mthatha in South Africa. It is a tertiary teaching hospital and forms part of the Mthatha Hospital Complex.

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Life Kingsbury Hospital

The extensive hospital network includes 64 hospitals (of which 57 are majority owned by Life Healthcare and another seven in which the group holds substantial minority ownership), providing a range of healthcare services throughout South Africa.

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About Bunion surgery

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.

What is Bunion Surgery?
Bunion surgery is a surgical procedure to remove painful deformed bones known as bunions from the foot and big toe. Bunion surgery is performed when other non-surgical treatments are unsuccessful.

How is Bunion Surgery Performed?

  • An incision is made on the toe joint and bones.
  • The deformed bones and joint are then repaired using screws, pins, and plates to fix the bones in place.
  • The following repairs may be performed during a bunion surgery:
    • Shortening or elongating certain ligaments and tendons
    • Arthrodesis, which is the removal of the damaged portion of the joint and holding the joint together using screws, wires and plates.
    • Exostectomy or bunionectomy, which is the removal of the bulging bone of the foot know as the metatarsal head.
    • Realignment of ligaments around the joint of the big toe
    • Metatarsal osteotomy, which is the removal of the small bone wedge from the foot
    • Phalangeal osteotomy, which is the removal of the small bone wedge from the toe
    • Resection arthroplasty that involves reshaping of the big toe and metatarsal bones at the metatarsophalangeal joint
    • Lapidus procedure, which is the fusion of the metatarsal bone and mid-foot joint
    • Insertion of implants on joints

How to Prepare for Bunion Surgery?
  • The doctor should be informed about any medication that the patient is taking with or without a prescription. These may include supplements or herbs or drugs.
  • Certain medication that the patient is taking may be stopped two weeks before the surgery.
  • The doctor should be informed if the patient has any ailments or medical conditions.
  • The doctor should be informed if the patient has been drinking more than 2 drinks of alcohol per day.
  • The patient must stop smoking to ensure a quick recovery.
  • The patient may be required to learn some exercises from a physical therapist before the surgery. The patient may also need to learn how to use crutches.

Duration of procedure/surgery : 1 to 2 hours

Days admitted : Bunion surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure.

Anesthesia : Local Anesthesia

Recovery : - The stitches will be removed after 1 to 3 weeks. - Pins protruding from the foot will be taken out in 4 to 6 weeks. - The patient may take 5 to 6 weeks to recover. - Light activities can be resumed in 6 to 8 weeks. - It may take a year for the foot to completely heal. This depends on how much tissue and bone is affected.

Risks : - Infection - Bleeding - Blood clotting - Reappearance of the bunion - Loss of sensation, tingling or burning sensation in the toe due the nerve damages - Shortening of the big toe - Stiffness at the joint of the big toe - Swelling and pain - Arthritis - Avascular necrosis - Formation of a callus on the foot soles - Allergic reaction to medication - Breathing difficulty

After care : - The foot should be covered and the stitches should be kept dry while the patient is showering or bathing. - The patient may be required to wear walking casts and special shoes after the surgery for 5 to 8 weeks. - The patient should not put weight on the foot for 6 to 8 weeks. - The doctor will inform the patient about the amount of weight the foot should bear during recovery.

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