The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - conservative and surgical treatment options

In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, Fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about bunions. They discuss what causes it and the conservative and surgical treatment options for this common foot problem. Listen as they share ways to slow down the progression and make the bunion more comfortable.

QUOTES:

“Our general advice is to always catch it early. Fix it early because if you can catch it early, it’s usually the least likely to ever come back type of situation.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [05:08]

Top Takeaways:

• Learn what causes a bunion
• Learn what the doctors typically see in the clinic
• Learn how to handle the bunion to slow down the progression and when surgery is needed
• Learn the different types of bunion surgeries and how long it takes to recover

What You Will Learn:

• [00:43] Intro
• [01:46] What is a bunion and what they typically see in the clinic
• [04:14] What causes a bunion and tips to handle it
• [10:20] When it’s time to fix it
• [11:06] The different types of bunion surgeries
• [20:13] Recovery after surgery
• [22:06] Pre-op and post-op course
• [26:24] When physical therapy is needed

Resources:

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