"Less Painful, Less Invasive Procedure For Bunions" - Dr. John Torres
There’s a new procedure for getting rid of bunions that’s less invasive, less painful and has a shorter recovery time than the traditional surgery, though it’s not yet widely available. Ettore Vulcano, MD, assistant professor of orthopaedics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and orthopaedic surgeon at Mount Sinai West, is the first to perform this procedure in the United States. He said that making micro-incisions helps reduce swelling and the patient can heal a lot quicker. “Patients will have a greater ability to return to sports, work, and especially for women – the ability to wear high heels up to three months after surgery,” Dr. Vulcano said. This is a big step forward – helping patients get back on their feet and pain free.
- Ettore Vulcano, MD, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mount Sinai West
