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Bunion removal - series—Procedure, part 1

Procedure, part 1

Overview

Surgery is recommended to correct the deformity, reconstruct the bones and joint, and restore normal, pain-free function.

Review Date 6/17/2024

Updated by: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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