When performing your bunion correction, your doctor may choose to augment the inner tissue around your big toe. By strengthening these soft tissues, this approach helps hold your toe in proper alignment.1 It supports the correction without directly reshaping the bone. In some cases, augmenting these tissues reduces the possibility of your bunion recurring.2 Your surgeon will determine how and if this technique fits into your treatment plan.
The BunionBrace technique reinforces the soft tissues on the inside of the big toe joint to help support alignment without directly reshaping the bone. Your treatment plan is based on your surgeon’s evaluation and whether this procedure is appropriate for your specific needs.
The BunionBrace implant is designed to augment and support the soft tissues at the big toe joint, better known as the medial capsule. Your surgeon may choose to use BunionBrace augmentation in conjunction with your primary bunion correction to help stabilize the joint while it is healing and to help reduce the possibility of bunion recurrence.1,2
Explore commonly asked questions about the Arthrex BunionBrace procedure, recovery, and whether you may be a candidate for surgery.
Is BunionBrace repair a stand-alone bunion procedure?
No, The BunionBrace technique is not typically used on its own. Instead, it is commonly used in combination with a primary bunion repair. However, your surgeon may choose to use BunionBrace augmentation if it fits into your surgical plan.
What primary procedures can BunionBrace augmentation be used with?
BunionBrace augmentation may be used in combination with several bunion correction techniques, including: Lapidus procedure, Chevron osteotomy, Austin osteotomy, Scarf osteotomy, modified McBride procedure, and Akin osteotomy.
Can BunionBrace repair help support joint stability?
Yes, BunionBrace repair is designed to reinforce the inner side of the big toe joint during bunion correction. This additional soft-tissue support may be considered when joint stability is a concern.
Can BunionBrace repair help reduce the chance of bunion recurrence?
Yes, the BunionBrace procedure may reduce the chance of your bunion recurring. By reinforcing the medial capsule, BunionBrace repair helps maintain correction and improves joint stability.1,2
Why is soft-tissue support important in bunion correction?
Soft tissues, including the medial capsule, help stabilize the joint and maintain alignment after surgery. Because bunion correction is different for every patient, soft-tissue support may be one factor considered to reduce the chance of recurrence.
Why is medial capsule support important in bunion correction?
The medial capsule helps maintain the position of the big toe joint. If it is weakened or stretched, additional support may be beneficial as part of bunion correction.
Does BunionBrace repair replace the need for a bunion correction procedure?
No, BunionBrace repair is designed to provide additional support to the soft tissues around the big toe joint and is used alongside bunion correction surgery, not in place of it.
Can I get a bunionectomy on both feet at the same time?
While it is technically safe to operate on both feet at the same time, it is generally recommended to have one foot operated on at a time to support a smoother recovery. Typically, surgery on the other foot should be scheduled at least 6 weeks after the first foot to allow time for healing. Your surgeon will recommend the surgical timing and approach that best aligns with your medical history, current health status, and lifestyle.
