Bunion Surgery - Podiatrist in Frederick, Germantown and Hagerstown, MD <br />Dr. Brenna Steinberg discusses Bunion Surgery. <br />http://www.mynewfeet.com <br />Bunions are progressive bone deformities of the foot that often cause recurring or chronic inflammation, irritation, and pain that require surgical correction. Surgical removal of a bunion is called a bunionectomy. However, there are multiple types of bunionectomies, each designed to resolve different structural changes caused by the deformity. <br />Bunion surgeries fall into two major categories: <br />• Head procedures that treat the big toe joint. In a head procedure bunionectomy, the bone is cut just behind the joint, moved into its proper position, and fixed in place with a screw or pin. Head procedures are often used for patients who cannot be immobilized for long periods of time. <br />• Base procedures concentrate on the bone near or behind the big toe joint. Different types of base procedures are conducted depending on the nature of the def
