1st MTP fusion

In patients with arthritis and a severe bunion the 1st MTP fusion operation works well to correct the deformity and relieve pain.

The 1st MTP fusion is also a good salvage procedure.

Case 1:

Case 2: Pre-op / 10 weeks post-op

Case 3:

Pre-op / 5 months

Bunion / Hallux Valgus Surgery - SERI osteotomy

For milder bunions and patients without arthritis in the 1st MTP joint the SERI osteotomy works well to correct deformity.  It is performed via a 1.5 cm medial sided incision and there is a k-wire protruding from the medial edge of the big toe until there is evidence of bone healing.

Pre-op and post-op photo:

Pre and post-op x-rays:

Operative procedure:

Published articles:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23820757

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23494184

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18348823