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Bunion surgery in Costa Rica

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Costa Rica performing Bunion surgery.

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Key planning information for bunion surgery in Costa Rica.

1–2 hrsProcedure time
4 hospitalsList bunion surgery

Bunion surgery in Costa Rica is priced per case at 4 hospitals. The operation takes 1 to 2 hours. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Hospitals and clinics offering Bunion surgery in Costa Rica

Bunion surgery is listed by 4 hospitals in Costa Rica. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Clinica UNIBE — photoPrivate Medical Center

Clinica UNIBE

San Jose, Costa Rica
Price on request

The high specialization due to the complexity of the orthopedic problems is performed by highly technical teams, using the most modern technology and the most advanced techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery or computer-controlled surgery (navigation).

DoctorsVBDr. Vladimir Badilla VargasVCDr. Vladimir Castro DuboyView all 3
PricesBunion Surgery upon request
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Hospital La Catolica — photoPrivate Hospital

Hospital La Catolica

San Jose, Costa Rica
Price on request

Our Center specializes in comprehensive care for neurologic and orthopedic disorders, trauma, sports, geriatrics, and esthetics, among others. Our qualified and caring professional staff uses modern electrotherapeutic and biomechanical equipment to improve your recovery.

DoctorsAPDr. Arce Pérez Luis RobertoCADr. Castro Artavia CristhianView all 10
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Description of Bunion surgery:

What is Bunion Surgery?
Bunion surgery is a surgical procedure to remove painful deformed bones known as bunions from the foot and big toe. Bunion surgery is performed when other non-surgical treatments are unsuccessful.

About Bunion surgery

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
1 to 2 hours
Days admitted
Bunion surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia
Recovery
- The stitches will be removed after 1 to 3 weeks. - Pins protruding from the foot will be taken out in 4 to 6 weeks. - The patient may take 5 to 6 weeks to recover. - Light activities can be resumed in 6 to 8 weeks. - It may take a year for the foot to completely heal. This depends on how much tissue and bone is affected.
Risks
- Infection - Bleeding - Blood clotting - Reappearance of the bunion - Loss of sensation, tingling or burning sensation in the toe due the nerve damages - Shortening of the big toe - Stiffness at the joint of the big toe - Swelling and pain - Arthritis - Avascular necrosis - Formation of a callus on the foot soles - Allergic reaction to medication - Breathing difficulty
After care
- The foot should be covered and the stitches should be kept dry while the patient is showering or bathing. - The patient may be required to wear walking casts and special shoes after the surgery for 5 to 8 weeks. - The patient should not put weight on the foot for 6 to 8 weeks. - The doctor will inform the patient about the amount of weight the foot should bear during recovery.

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