Keyhole bunion surgery
If a bunion is making shoes uncomfortable or walking painful, you are not alone. Mr Kunasingam corrects bunions through incisions of only a few millimetres using the minimally invasive chevron and Akin (MICA) technique — a gentle approach he has published on internationally, designed to get you back on your feet quickly.
What happens
Assessment
A single consultation with weight-bearing imaging establishes the degree of deformity, joint condition and whether the lesser toes are involved. You leave with a clear plan and a realistic view of the outcome.
The operation
Through two or three keyhole incisions the bone is realigned with a high-speed burr and held with small screws. There is no large scar, less soft tissue disruption and typically less post-operative swelling than open surgery.
Day case
Virtually all bunion corrections are carried out as a day case under regional anaesthetic with sedation, so you go home the same day.
FAQ
Common questions about keyhole bunion surgery
Other treatments
Minimally invasive forefoot surgery
Lesser toe correction for hammer, mallet and curly toes, metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma and forefoot reconstruction.
Keyhole ankle surgery
Ankle arthroscopy for impingement, cartilage injuries, OCD lesions and microfracture, with rapid, structured rehabilitation.
Achilles tendon surgery
Minimally invasive Achilles repair and reconstruction for rupture and tendinopathy, plus ankle ligament repair with accelerated rehab.