Some surgeons may claim that their surgery is pain free, and this is generally true of the actual surgery. The area is numbed with local anesthetic and most patients are given sedation, so they are unaware of the procedure. But, once the anesthetic wears off, most people experience some pain. The amount of pain depends on the type of bunion surgery and the patient. Some people have a high pain tolerance and others have a low pain tolerance. Patients who follow instructions after surgery and rest, ice and elevate will have less pain than those who do not follow instructions. The surgery involves cutting the bone, sliding it over and placing a screw through the bone. More extensive bunion surgery may involve joint fusions and tendon transfers. The picture included here is a diagram of a typical bunion surgery. More information on
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