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What Is a Bunion Really? (Surgery, Recovery, and When You Actually Need Treatment) | Ep. 62

Alright, let’s talk feet.Not exactly the sexiest topic… but if you’ve ever dealt with a bunion, ankle sprain, or chronic foot pain—you know this stuff matters.

In this episode of Better: Outside the Box Healthcare, I’m sitting down with the man who literally fixed my foot—Dr. “Foote” himself—and we’re breaking down what’s actually going on when it comes to bunions, foot pain, and ankle injuries.

And trust me… there’s a LOT of bad information out there.

We get into:

What a bunion actually is (and why it’s NOT a “growth” on your foot)
Whether bunions can be fixed without surgery (spoiler: those Facebook gadgets aren’t it)
When you should actually consider bunion surgery
What recovery really looks like (and why it’s not as painful as you’ve heard)
How AI-assisted surgery is changing outcomes and precision
Why proper footwear and orthotics matter more than you think
The connection between your feet and issues like knee, hip, and back pain
What most people (and even doctors) miss with ankle sprains
Why untreated ankle injuries can lead to long-term damage and arthritis
New approaches to healing, including PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and regenerative medicine
Minimally invasive techniques that are speeding up recovery

We also get real about something important:

Not every bunion needs surgery.
Not every injury should be ignored.
And your body works best when you actually take care of it.

If your feet hurt, your ankle keeps giving out, or something just doesn’t feel right—don’t ignore it.

Get it checked.

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