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

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

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

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.

Can you Shorten the Big Toe?

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.

What are Corns?

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.

The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs. Minimal Incision Bunionectomy

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.

The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs Lapidus Type Procedures

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.

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

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.

Toe Shortening Surgery: Why Patients Choose to Shorten Long Toes

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.

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

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.