I am currently taking ballet, but every time I take a pointe class, my bunion ends up hurting, and sometimes swells up. I have had my bunions since I was born, and they do not seem to have gotten worse because of my pointe shoes. I am considering surgery. Could someone give me the details for bunion surgery? And if I do have bunion surgery, will I be able to dance on pointe (as well)? Additional Details1 week agoAnd also--how long would it take for me to get back to dancing on pointe? How long would it take for me to get back to dancing as a whole (not on pointe)?
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Well, depending on how bad your bunion is depends on what procedure is needed. Basically, the first metatarsal has to be cut and moved over into a corrected position. Screws are then used to hold the bone in place.
Dancing on pointe is really bad for your feet. I dont let my patients go back on pointe for at least six months. But most do it within three months against my advice.

Hope this helps.

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I am a foot doctor