Fax: (239) 692-9436
Tel: 239-430-3668Thinking about bunion surgery? Before you schedule anything, here is a quick guide to what really matters — the facts that help you choose the right procedure and the right surgeon.
What You Should Know About Bunions and Bunion Surgery
- Bunions are progressive — left alone they get bigger, and a severe bunion joint can eventually dislocate.
- A long-standing bunion can lead to arthritis in the big-toe joint.
- Bunion surgery does not have to be painful. Improved techniques such as our minimally invasive, scarless bunionectomy reduce post-operative pain to almost nothing.
- There are many procedures — ask ten surgeons and you may get ten different answers. The right one depends on the size of the deformity and your anatomy, confirmed on X-ray.
- Many corrections can be done in the office setting, saving money and time and lowering the risk of hospital-acquired infection.
Choosing a Surgeon: Experience Over Initials
The single most important factor is experience — not the letters after a surgeon’s name (MD, DO, DPM). Choose a surgeon who performs bunion correction frequently. Family Foot & Leg Center performs an average of ten or more bunion surgeries every week, and that volume translates into refined technique and consistent results. In the case shown below, a bunion and a bunionette (tailor’s bunion) were corrected in about 18 minutes using the scarless method.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Commit
- How many of these procedures do you perform each year?
- Is my bunion mild, moderate, or severe — and which procedure fits it?
- Can it be done in the office under local anesthesia?
- When can I bear weight, drive, and return to work?
- What does the scar and long-term result look like?
Getting clear answers up front is the best way to avoid the “bad bunion surgery” stories everyone has heard.
For more information or to schedule a bunion evaluation with a board-certified foot and ankle specialist, call (239) 430-3668 (FOOT) or book online at NaplesPodiatrist.com.
Serving Southwest Florida since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties — Naples, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and Sarasota. We provide pediatric to geriatric foot and ankle care: ingrown toenails, heel pain, bunions, foot & ankle arthritis, plantar fasciitis, foot & ankle surgery, custom orthotics, and diabetic wound care — with in-office X-rays, diagnostic ultrasound, and minor surgical suites. Home of the Lam Minimally Invasive No-Scar Bunion Surgery. Same-day appointments and easy online scheduling.
Dr. Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS is Clinical Director of Family Foot and Leg Center, PA — Southwest Florida’s premier podiatric practice. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree with honors from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed advanced surgical training at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Jackson Memorial Health System, Miami. Named among America’s Top Podiatrists. Board-certified in foot surgery, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, and lower extremity surgery. Serving Southwest Florida since 2005 across 9 locations from Marco Island to Sarasota.
