| Now it's time to talk about the actual procedure your doctor has recommended for you.
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On the day of your operation, |
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you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. |
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You may receive a sedative by mouth |
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and an intravenous line may be put in. |
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You will then be transferred to the operating table. |
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In the operating room, a nurse will begin preparation by clipping or shaving and cleaning your foot. |
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The anesthesiologist will begin to administer anesthesia - most likely locally - causing your foot to become numb. |
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The surgeon will then apply antiseptic solution to the skin |
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...and place a sterile drape around the operative site. |
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The surgical team will then make an incision over the bunion and the skin will be pulled back. |
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Below the skin is a membrane - or capsule - surrounding the MTP joint that connects the metatarsal bone to the rest of the big toe. |
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Another incision is made, opening the capsule and exposing the bone. |
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Your doctor will then cut or file away the bony and fibrous outgrowth at the joint. |
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After the bunion has been reduced, |
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...the surgical team will close the MTP joint capsule with stitches |
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...and the outer layer of the skin will be sutured closed as well. |
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Finally, a sterile dressing is applied. |
