Private Bunion Surgery. The operation is done under a general anaesthesia and an added injection in the foot to numb it for after surgery. Bunion surgery is the surgical removal of bunions.
There are many different surgical procedures to remove a bunion and your consultant will discuss which procedure is best for you but one of the most common types is called an osteotomy - also. In general the principle of surgery is to realign the first ray. Your surgeon will discuss with you which of the following procedures the operation is likely to involve.
Scarf and Akin osteotomies.
This is only recommended by orthopaedic specialists when nonsurgical treatments such as chiropody and podiatry sessions are unsuccessful. This is only recommended by orthopaedic specialists when nonsurgical treatments such as chiropody and podiatry sessions are unsuccessful. Bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. They will respond directly with further information.