Syndesmosis procedure is a renewed concept in bunion surgery that is based on the simple fact that the pathological center of bunion condition is the "de-stabilized" and "dis-placed" first metatarsal bone. Syndesmosis procedure is designed specifically to "re-align" and "re-stabilize" the first metatarsal bone with minimal peripheral trauma.
Syndesmosis procedure is a breakthrough in bunion surgery for being able to correct virtually all bunion deformities, mild or severe, with one single technique. "Re-alignment" of first metatarsal bone is achieved by tying it to its adjacent second metatarsal bone, which is the most stable of all five metatarsal bones. This simple re-alignment technique has been proven to be effective and applicable to almost all bunion feet, regardless of their severity, the age of the patient or anatomical variations. The simple reason why almost all displaced first metatarsal bones can be re-aligned without being broken is because by definition they are de-stabilised and loose. Therefore, they ought to be movable and free to be shifted back to their original normal position.
"Re-stabilization" is specifically ensured by creating a brand new fibrous connecting bridge (syndesmosis) between first and second metatarsal bones. This fibrous bridge formation is a natural and normal reaction of the body to the surgical procedure. This bridge formation is a constant event in any healthy person regardless of age. Due to its strong and biological nature, it has been proven resilient to activities like jogging, ballroom dancing and wearing of high-heel shoes against re-displacement of first metatarsal bone.
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