Surgery

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Better Engineering, Better Outcomes, Better Looking: The Sklar Bunionectomy vs Lapiplasty

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Comparing Lapiplasty 3D bunion surgery to The Sklar Bunionectomy? Discover why preserving foot joints and natural toe length matters for recovery and cosmetics.

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The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs. Minimally Invasive (“Pinhole”) Bunion Surgery: Key Differences and Outcomes

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The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs. Minimally Invasive (“Pinhole”) Bunion Surgery: Key Differences and Outcomes

Standard 'pinhole' MIS bunion surgery can cause toe shortening. The Sklar Bunionectomy fixes deformities while achieving beautiful results.

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Do Toe Spacers or Other Devices Actually Work For Treating Bunion or Other Toe Issues

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Do toe spacers really work for bunions or crooked toes? Learn what toe spacers can and can't do, when they may provide temporary relief, and when it's time to consider a more permanent treatment.

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The Surgical Patient's Experience

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Wondering what it's like to have foot surgery at Foot First? Follow one patient's journey from consultation through recovery and see what to expect every step of the way.

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Arthritic Big Toe: Hallux Limitus & Hallux Rigidus

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Big toe arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking. Learn how Foot First Podiatry evaluates hallux rigidus and explores treatment options to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

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Can you Shorten the Big Toe?

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Wondering if the big toe can be shortened? Learn why some patients choose big toe shortening surgery, how the procedure is performed, what recovery is like, and when it may be combined with bunion correction.

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What are Corns?

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Corns are more than just thickened skin, they're often a sign of an underlying toe deformity. Learn why corns develop, why they keep coming back, and how treating the cause provides lasting relief.

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The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs. Minimal Incision Bunionectomy

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Learn the differences between The Sklar Bunionectomy® and Minimal Incision Bunionectomy, including surgical technique, recovery, cosmetic appearance, and why the procedures are not the same.

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The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs Lapidus Type Procedures

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The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs Lapidus Type Procedures

Learn the differences between The Sklar Bunionectomy® and Lapidus-type bunion procedures, including joint preservation, recovery, cosmetic appearance, and why the two approaches are fundamentally different.

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Do your Painful Bunions Prevent you from Wearing the Shoes you Love?

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Painful bunions can make wearing your favorite shoes uncomfortable or impossible. Learn how The Sklar Bunionectomy® and toe shortening surgery can restore comfort, improve shoe fit, and create a natural-looking foot.

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Toe Shortening Surgery: Why Patients Choose to Shorten Long Toes

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Long toes can cause more than cosmetic concerns, they can lead to shoe irritation, painful corns, hammertoes, and problems with foot alignment. Learn why patients choose toe shortening surgery and how we determine the right approach to create a more comfortable, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing foot.

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Traveling to Chicago for Bunion Surgery: What Out-of-Town Patients Can Expect

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Patients travel to Foot First Podiatry from across the country for The Sklar Bunionectomy®. Learn what to expect when traveling to Chicago for bunion surgery, from your pre-operative consultation and procedure to the first bandage change and your trip home.