Bunion Surgery

At Welbeck, bunion surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic by our consultant orthopaedic surgeons, which means your foot will be numbed and you won’t feel any pain.

You can expect the following with bunion surgery:

1. You’ll be asked to remove any clothing and be given a medical gown to put on.

2. Your consultant will cleanse the skin over your bunion with an antiseptic solution.

3. Next, they’ll inject some local anaesthetic into the area around the bunion so you don’t feel any pain.

4. Your consultant will cut, realign, straighten, and sometimes remove portions of bone, ligaments, and tendons around the affected area, depending on how severe the bunion is. They may use screws or wires for this to make sure everything stays in place.

5. When this is completed, they’ll close the opening with stitches and apply a sterile bandage or dressing.

6. After your operation, you’ll be monitored by a specialist nurse for a few hours, your foot will be bandaged, and you may need a splint or cast to keep it in the right position.

Bunion surgery is a very safe procedure that provides long-term relief from pain and discomfort. But like all forms of surgery, it can cause side effects, such as:

• a stiff toe or numb toe

• an abnormal toe position from the healing process

• slow healing

• infection

• pain under the ball of your foot because of a change in weight distribution

• a bunion that comes back

Your consultant will discuss these risks with you beforehand, and talk through any concerns you may have.

Preparation for bunion surgery varies from person to person. Your consultant will give you all the details you need before your procedure, but in general, you shouldn’t eat or drink for 6 hours beforehand.

Once you’ve seen your consultant after bunion surgery, you’ll be able to go home. You may be given crutches to help you walk for the first few days, and painkillers can help with any pain.

You’ll need someone to collect you, take you home, and help you get around for a little while. Make sure you follow any advice your consultant gives you, including pain relief, wound dressing, and foot exercises.

Please contact our Surgery Centre for pricing information.

At Welbeck, our orthopaedic surgeons are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialties, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if required to ensure you receive the treatment you need as quickly as possible, all under one roof.  

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

To book bunion surgery, you’ll need a consultation with one of our orthopaedic surgeons. Please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.