What happens during the actual surgery (bunion removal)?
The surgery to remove a bunion is called a bunionectomy. The procedure takes about 30–45 minutes. During the surgery the surgeon makes an incision on the side of the great toe. A small piece of the bone is removed. The bone in the great toe is repositioned to correct the deformity. Sometimes a screw, pin or wire is inserted to keep the bone in the proper position. Then the incision is closed and a dressing applied. The surgical procedure performed as part of Premier Research clinical trials is the most current bunion surgery available and is considered a standard of care procedure. Surgery for bunion removal is typically an outpatient procedure. When you have your bunion removed as part of a clinical trial, you will be required to stay in the clinic for a longer period of time and will be closely evaluated by our trained research physicians, nurses, and other highly skilled staff. See How long will I be in the study and when do the study visits occur? If you have more than one bunion t
