Foot Bunions Removal And Treatment

A bunion is a lump of bone on the knuckle of your big toe which can be painful and affect walking. Sometimes the big toe points towards the other toes on the foot (hallux valgus). Exercises and corrective footwear can sometimes help foot bunions. However, when these non-surgical treatments don't work, surgery can relieve pain and correct the deformity.

Bunion surgery involves removing the part of the bone that is sticking out and setting the toe joint into a better position. It is usually done as a day surgery under general anaesthetic. The surgeon will make an incision in the foot over the big toe joint and shave off the part of bone that is protruding.