It would depend on which State you live in, but the only way to know is to check with the local Medicaid office to see what they say.
You should also be sure you need bunion surgery before going ahead. You can use the following criteria as a guideline when determining if surgery is indicated:
You have a bunion - determined by clinical exam and x-rays.
You feel you have exhausted all conservative care. Conservative therapy may include the following:
Functional orthotics, prescribed and cast by your doctor and designed to relieve pressure within the big toe joint.
Shoe Therapy, including proper shoes for your foot type and activities and possible modifications to your shoes.
Accommodative padding.
Activity modifications.
Medications - short-term therapy may help to reduce inflammation.
Icing.
Injection therapy - rarely used but may help in treating an inflamed bursa.
Bunion interferes with daily activities.
Pain inside the joint.
You would like surgery sooner than later.
There are a number of different ways to perform bunion surgery. The best procedure for one person is not necessarily the best for another. Some procedures allow you to walk much sooner meaning you may not have to use crutches. Depending on your foot type the procedure can have a greater risk for return of the bunion deformity. Other procedures may require you to be on crutches for a few weeks - but may offer a better long-term result.
You should also be sure you need bunion surgery before going ahead. You can use the following criteria as a guideline when determining if surgery is indicated:
You have a bunion - determined by clinical exam and x-rays.
You feel you have exhausted all conservative care. Conservative therapy may include the following:
Functional orthotics, prescribed and cast by your doctor and designed to relieve pressure within the big toe joint.
Shoe Therapy, including proper shoes for your foot type and activities and possible modifications to your shoes.
Accommodative padding.
Activity modifications.
Medications - short-term therapy may help to reduce inflammation.
Icing.
Injection therapy - rarely used but may help in treating an inflamed bursa.
Bunion interferes with daily activities.
Pain inside the joint.
You would like surgery sooner than later.
There are a number of different ways to perform bunion surgery. The best procedure for one person is not necessarily the best for another. Some procedures allow you to walk much sooner meaning you may not have to use crutches. Depending on your foot type the procedure can have a greater risk for return of the bunion deformity. Other procedures may require you to be on crutches for a few weeks - but may offer a better long-term result.
