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Bunion surgery is a surgical procedure to remove bunions. Successful bunion surgery can reduce the discomfort and pain bunions cause.If you see a bony bump near the base of y...
Your big toe should be straighter, so your foot should fit more comfortably in a normal shoe.
Putting padding over the bunion or a spacer between your big toe and second toe can help give you relief from the pain caused by the bunion rubbing. Using wide-fitting shoes from a good-quality shoe shop may be enough. If not, the orthotics (surgical appliances) department at the hospital will be able to give you advice about special shoes.
Various anaesthetic techniques are possible. The operation usually takes 30 minutes to an hour. Your surgeon will discuss with you which of the following procedures the operation is likely to involve.
Like all surgical procedures, there are some complications that can be serious and can even cause death. Please bear in mind the general and specific complications regarding this type of operation.
General complications of any operation:
Specific complications of this operation:
With regular exercise, it should help you to return to normal activities as soon as possible. Before you start exercising, ask the healthcare team or your GP for advice. The swelling often takes up to 6 months to go down completely.
If you have a bunion that is causing pressure and pain, surgery should straighten your big toe and make your foot fit more comfortably into a normal shoe. To find out more, call us on 0808 101 0337.
Acknowledgements
Author: Mr Stephen Milner DM FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)
Please be aware that the following prices are a guide price. Your final price will be confirmed in writing following your consultation and any necessary diagnostic tests.
Patient pathway | Initial consultation | Diagnostic Investigations | Main treatment | Post discharge care | Guide price |
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Hospital fees | N/A | Not included | £5,350 | Included | £5,350 |
Consultants fees from | £200 | N/A | Included | Included | £200 |
Guide price | £5,550 |
Please be aware that the following prices are a guide price. Your final price will be confirmed in writing following your consultation and any necessary diagnostic tests.
Patient pathway | Initial consultation | Diagnostic Investigations | Main treatment | Post discharge care | Guide price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hospital fees | N/A | Not included | £5,946 | Included | £5,946 |
Consultants fees from | £200 | N/A | Included | Included | £200 |
Guide price | £6,146 |
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