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Bunions
are a common deformity plaguing millions of patients
nationally. It has been estimated that between six
and ten percent of the American population is afflicted
by them. Typically, bunion repair has often required
extensive rehabilitation, prolonged pain and a great
deal of disability. And this is still the case in
many situations. However, Dr. Allen Selner, President
of Medstar, has changed the way people think about
bunion repair.
In 1984, Dr. Allen Selner pioneered a surgery known
as the Tri-Correctional Bunionectomy. This approach
focuses on cutting the head of the metatarsal, moving
it over and down, and then fixating the area with
a screw. The screw is removed 3-6 months later. This
approach combines soft tissue and structural changes
which allow for an excellent correction. Medstar's
use of this approach has brought notoriety to the
practice. Dr. Selner and the Tri-Correctional Bunionectomy
have been featured on numerous television programs
including The Learning Channel's series, "The
Operation." What really has brought this procedure
to the forefront is the focus on outcomes data, which
has been exceptional.
With approximately two thousand procedures performed
and four clinical studies published, Medstar is a
national leader in the area of bunion repair. Medstar's
documented outcomes data show the average return to
shoes for the Tri-Correctional Bunionectomy patient
is approximately 12.6 days, allowing for a rapid return
to shoes and activities. Medstar patients also exhibit
high satisfaction levels with minimal discomfort.
Studies show an 88% minimal to no pain rating given
by immediate post-operative patients. Very few patients
need anything more than an anti inflammatory postoperatively.
Medstar's commitment to outstanding results is evidenced
by documented patient outcomes and a strong academic
emphasis.
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