One of the more common conditions treated by podiatric surgeons is the painful bunion. Patients with this condition will usually complain of pain when wearing certain shoes, especially snug fitting dress shoes, or with physical activity, such as walking or running. Surgical correction is aimed at the specific type and level of the deformity. The type of surgery must be matched to the level of deformity to assure maximal outcome. There are many surgical procedures to correct bunion deformities, and the surgeons at Barrett Foot & Ankle Centers are highly trained to assure that the selection criteria is thoroughly evaluated. Selection of the most appropriate procedure for each patient requires knowledge of the level of deformity, review of the x-rays and an open discussion of the goals of the surgical procedure. Almost all surgical procedures require cutting and repositioning the first metatarsal or great toe.
