Bunionectomy (Orthopedic)

Body Area: Skin / Blood
Body Parts: Skin
Symptoms: Skin Hardening
Description:
A doctor may suggest a bunionectomy after other measures have failed to relive pain at the first joint of the big toe, or to prevent loss of mobility. The surgeon will need to evaluate if only soft tissues will be removed during surgery or if bone will need to be cut as well.