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Foot and Ankle – Hammer Toe

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Home » Search » bunions » Hammer Toe A deformity that causes the toe to bend or curl downward rather than forward, Hammer Toe directly affects the Phalange Metatarsal joint. Hammer Toe can affect any toe on the human foot but typically develops on the second or third...

Bunion Osteotomy

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Home » Search » bunions » Bunion Correction with Scarf and Akin Osteotomy What are bunions? Bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe, bunions occur from bones shifting out of place. When bones of the big toe shift out of place, the toe moves...

Bunionectomy With Wedge Osteotomy

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team

Home » Search » bunions » Bunionectomy with Wedge Osteotomy What is a Bunionectomy with Wedge Osteotomy? If the joint that connects your big toe to your foot has a swollen, sore bump, you may have a bunion. With a bunion, the base of your big toe (metatarsophalangeal...

Foot and Ankle – Midfoot Fusion

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team

Home » Search » bunions » Midfoot Fusion ​The Midfoot refers to the bones and joints that make up the arch of the foot. These bones and joints connect the forefoot to the hindfoot and allow motion of the foot. During midfoot fusion, a foot and ankle surgeon fuses the...