bunnion surgery

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1. salim
   

   The procedure to follow the operation to carry out the bunnion surgery is as follows:
   
   Your surgeon will explain how to prepare for your operation. For example if you smoke you will be asked to stop, as smoking increases your risk of getting a wound infection and slows your recovery.
   
   Bunion surgery is usually done as a day case under general anaesthesia. This means you will be asleep during the procedure. Alternatively you may prefer to have the surgery under local anaesthesia. This completely blocks the pain in your foot and you will stay awake during the operation. A sedative may be given with the local anaesthetic to help you relax.
   
   Your surgeon will advise which type of anaesthesia is most suitable for you.
   
   If you are having general anaesthesia you will be asked to follow fasting instructions. Typically you must not eat or drink for about six hours beforehand. However, some anaesthetists allow occasional sips of water until two hours before a general anaesthetic.
   
   At the hospital your nurse may check your heart rate and blood pressure, and test your urine.
   
   Your surgeon will usually ask you to sign a consent form. This confirms that you understand the risks, benefits and possible alternatives to the procedure and have given your permission for it to go ahead.
   
   You may be asked to wear a compression stocking on the unaffected leg to help prevent blood clots forming in the veins in your leg.
   
   This is just for your information..........also you should always keep in mind  that Bunion removal is commonly performed and generally safe. However, in order to make an informed decision and give your consent, you need to be aware of the possible side-effects and the risk of complications of this procedure.

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