Shoreline Orthopaedics' Dr. Philip Watkins Provides Advanced Bunion Treatment

Shoreline Orthopaedics is expanding advanced treatment options for patients with bunion pain through minimally invasive bunion surgery performed by board-certified foot and ankle surgeon Philip M. Watkins, D.P.M. The innovative technique uses smaller incisions and significantly less hardware than traditional approaches, helping many patients experience less pain, walk the same day and return to normal activities sooner.

Dr. Watkins performs minimally invasive bunion surgery using a refined technique that requires 66% less permanent hardware than other commonly performed approaches while achieving the same anatomic correction. By using smaller incisions without entering the joint, the procedure helps preserve surrounding tissue, reduce postoperative pain and lower the likelihood of requiring a second surgery for hardware removal.

Compared to traditional bunion surgery, this minimally invasive technique offers several potential benefits, including:

• Smaller incisions with less disruption to surrounding tissue.
• Immediate weight-bearing and the ability to walk the same day.
• Less postoperative pain and faster recovery for many patients.
• Better preservation of joint motion.
• Lower risk of needing a second procedure for hardware removal.

"Patients are looking for treatment options that help them recover more quickly without compromising results," said Tricia Schildhouse, CEO of Shoreline Orthopaedics. "We're proud to provide advanced surgical techniques that enhance the patient experience while helping people return to the activities they enjoy sooner."

Unlike traditional bunion surgery, which typically involves larger incisions, opening the joint and more hardware, Dr. Watkins' approach corrects the bunion deformity without entering the joint.

"Many patients are surprised to learn they can walk the same day as surgery," said Dr. Watkins. "By using a minimally invasive technique with less hardware, we're able to help patients get back to their daily lives with greater comfort and confidence

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Watkins, or for more information about minimally invasive bunion surgery, please call 616-396-5855 or schedule an appointment online.