South Texas Podiatry

Prior to the surgery, patients may need to make some preparatory steps. These include: Seeing your Primary Care Physician to ensure any other health conditions are stabilized prior to surgery and to inform the surgeon of any issues concerning your medical history. Rearranging your schedule so that you don't need to take any long trips for at least two to three weeks following the surgery. Arrange to have another person to drive you home and be available for you for the day of surgery. Ceasing the use of any anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naprosyn for two to three days before the surgery. If you are on blood thinning medication, discuss that with your surgeon. The anesthesiologist requires you to have an empty stomach for 8 hours before the procedure. You should also wash your foot the night before and morning of the procedure to help reduce surrounding bacteria and prevent infection. If you have more questions before the day of your surgery, give us a call at (210) 490-3668

Bunion surgery may be performed with IV sedation and a local anesthetic which is administered by an anesthesiologist. General anesthesia may also be utilized at times. A long acting local anesthetic is injected by the surgeon before the surgery is over so that there is no or minimal pain immediately after the surgery, so you will likely not feel much pain.