Historically, larger bunions needed correction with cutting the bone and pins and screws to fixate them.  In some cases, a new technique is being employed to allow reducing the bunion, without cutting the bone.  Arthrex ™ Mini-TIGHTROPE ™ allows the bunion to be removed by tethering the bones while maintaining the natural anatomy.

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As you can see, results are immediate.  Because the bone does not have to be cut, many patients experience less post-op pain. Postoperatively, it is recommended to minimize weightbearing to the foot for 4 weeks.  Because the bone does not have to be cut, many patients experience less post-op pain.  Risks include, but not limited to: infection, recurrence, nerve injury, implant failure.

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