Difference between minimally invasive bunion surgery and traditional surgery

Traditional bunion surgery removes more tissues and is generally suitable for patients with more serious bunions. During the surgery, the skin, joint capsule and nerves have to be peeled off, the enlarged bones and bursa have to be removed, and the bones have to be cut, so the degree of orthopedic treatment is more thorough. After the surgery, external fixation with a cast or even steel pins for fixation of the bone is required, and the recovery time is longer. Minimally invasive bunion surgery can treat all degrees of bunions with only one surgical incision, and the surgery is completed by removing the enlarged bone through a small surgical incision. After surgery, the bunion is wrapped with a bandage and does not need to be fixed in a cast. After the pain is relieved, the patient can get out of bed and walk.