Yes, the bunion is correctable. Important is to know that bunion can either be a cosmetic problem only or sometimes it becomes symptomatic with severe pain and deformity. Most patients with bunion can be treated non-surgically with exercises, orthosis and foot wear modification.

There is a group of patients who might need surgery. The decision to operate on a bunion depends on various factors like

  1. Pain
  2. severity of deformity and disability it causes
  3. associated conditions and complications (skin ulceration)
  4. any factors that might affect surgical outcomes
  5. response to previous treatments (physiotherapy, orthoses)

 

surgery is usually the final option when other options have been exhausted. There are multiple surgical options available and best is decided for each patient and differ from patient to patient. Early intervention can prevent future complications. Post-surgery recovery is fast and painless and it helps patient to gain back his confidence. Consult your foot and ankle surgeon for more information. Book appointment at..