Toes and forefoot
Do I Need Bunion Surgery? How to Decide
A bunion is not an emergency. Here is how to tell whether pain, shoes and daily life have reached the point where surgery is worth discussing.
7 min read
Blog category
Bunions and other forefoot problems are common, and most people start with shoes, padding and other non-surgical care. These articles are for the point where you are weighing an operation: whether you need one, which approach fits, and what the recovery is like.
Toes and forefoot
A bunion is not an emergency. Here is how to tell whether pain, shoes and daily life have reached the point where surgery is worth discussing.
7 min read
Toes and forefoot
Recovery is measured in weeks to months, and it depends on the operation. A stage-by-stage look at what to expect and why plans differ.
6 min read
Toes and forefoot
Smaller incisions are appealing. What the trials show about minimally invasive bunion surgery, and how to judge whether it fits your foot.
6 min read
Appointments
An evaluation can clarify what’s causing your symptoms and what your options are — starting with non-surgical care whenever that’s appropriate, and discussing surgery only when it makes sense for you.