BUNION TREATMENT
Bunion Surgery in Billings, MT
Bunion correction by board-certified foot and ankle surgeons. Conservative care first. Surgery when it's the right answer for your case.
(406) 256-0077Bunion Surgery at Rimrock
Bunion surgery is not a one-size-fits-all operation. The right technique depends on your specific anatomy, the cause of your bunion, and how it affects your daily life. We perform the full range of bunion procedures and select the right one based on direct evaluation, not on which technique we'd prefer to do.
Our practice includes a peer reviewer for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Our surgeons have lectured on bunion correction at the Montana State Podiatric Surgeon conference. You are not getting a general foot and ankle surgeon who does the occasional bunion. You are getting a team that has made this a clinical focus.
All of our surgeons are board-certified in foot and ankle surgery. We perform our surgeries at Northern Rocky Surgery Center, and we are equipped to perform any foot or ankle procedure permitted in the state of Montana.
Post-operative recovery is handled with the same intention. Our in-house physical therapy team works directly with our surgeons every day. Your PT already knows our surgical protocols and communicates with your surgeon throughout your recovery. Pain-free is not healed. Healed is not strong. We stay with you until you are back to what you want to do.
Conservative Care and Surgery
Conservative Care First
We start with the least invasive effective treatment. The right approach depends on what you actually have, which is why we examine you first. Not every bunion needs surgery, and we won't push it when it's not needed.
Surgical Bunion Correction
When surgery is indicated, we perform the full range of bunion procedures at Northern Rocky Surgery Center, from traditional bunionectomy to advanced techniques like Lapiplasty 3D. The right approach depends on your specific case. We're equipped to handle any foot or ankle surgery permitted in Montana, including combined procedures when bunions occur alongside hammertoes or midfoot issues.
Integrated Post-Op Physical Therapy
This is where many surgical practices fall short. Our in-house physical therapy team works alongside our surgeons in the same building. Your PT already understands our surgical protocols, communicates directly with your surgeon, and paces your rehab accordingly. We focus on outcomes (getting you out of the boot, back into normal shoes, and back to the activities that matter to you) not just getting you through the procedure.
Your Bunion Evaluation
When you come in for a bunion evaluation, you sit down with a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon.
We take X-rays in our office during your visit, examine the foot and ankle, and give you a direct assessment of what is actually going on. If surgery is indicated, we walk you through the specific procedure we recommend, the recovery timeline, what your post-op rehab will look like with our in-house PT team, and any questions about insurance or scheduling. If surgery is not indicated, we tell you that too. No pressure. No upselling.
Common Questions About Bunion Surgery
What makes Rimrock's approach to bunion surgery different?
We treat bunions as a serious surgical decision, not a casual office task. Our practice includes a peer reviewer for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and our surgeons have lectured on bunion correction at the Montana State Podiatric Surgeon conference. All of our surgeons are board-certified in foot and ankle surgery, and we operate at Northern Rocky Surgery Center. When your post-op plan calls for physical therapy, it is handled by our in-house PT team who work with our surgeons every day.
How many bunion surgeries have your doctors performed?
Our surgeons perform bunion correction regularly. Our team includes a peer reviewer for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and our surgeons have lectured on bunion surgery at the Montana State Podiatric Surgeon conference.
What is our treatment approach for bunions?
We start with a direct evaluation by a board-certified surgeon. The right plan depends on what we find at your exam. Not every bunion needs surgery, and we won't push it when it's not needed. When surgery is indicated, we perform the full range of bunion procedures and select the right technique based on your specific anatomy.
What happens at a bunion consultation?
You sit down with a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. We take X-rays in our office, examine the foot and ankle, and give you an honest assessment of what is going on. If surgery is indicated, we walk you through the specific procedure, recovery timeline, and what to expect at each stage. No pressure, no upselling.
Do you coordinate post-surgery physical therapy?
Yes. Our in-house physical therapy team works under the same roof as our surgeons. After a bunion procedure, your PT team already knows our surgical protocols, communicates directly with your surgeon, and paces your recovery accordingly. Our philosophy is that pain-free is not healed, and healed is not strong. We stay with you until you are actually back to the activities you want to do.
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Questions? Call us at (406) 256-0077.