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Bunionectomy

A surgical treatment called a bunionectomy is used to realign the toes. In order to prevent the bunion from returning, the surgery aligns the muscles around the toe joint. In some circumstances, the bunion may need to be removed through surgery.

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Will a bone graft be beneficial for my non-union pelvic area?

Query: Hello doctor, How effective is a bone graft from the person's pelvic area for a non-union from a bunionectomy? This is regarding the first metatarsal of my left foot. I had two previous bone grafts for non-union after bunionectomy. The bone was not taken from my body. I have had bunionectomy in both...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Autologous bone grafts which are procured from one's own bone are the best option wherever a graft is needed. Amongst the autologous bone grafts, the iliac (pelvic bone) grafts are the workhorse of all grafting procedures. These autologous grafts provide all the requir...  Read Full »

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