The surgical treatment for bunion deformities has evolved over the years to decrease healing times, pain, and other post operative complications. Metal fixation still has its place, but with the newer non -metallic devices and natural bone products are by far more preferred by patients. The problem is that the latter was never as strong. Ossio has created a stronger material that still incorporates into the bone and enhances healing - https://ossio.io/trimmable-fixation-nail-family/
This patient had 2 out of 10 post operative pain after the procedure and was full weight bearing in a walking boot in 3 weeks.

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