How does one determine between a surgical and non-surgical procedure for treating different severities of bunions?

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Dr Sean Ng

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hi,

The surgical indications for a bunion, whether it is a mild/moderate/severe one, is:
1. Pain
2. Progressive deformity

Surgery is never indicated for cosmetic reasons. The type of surgical correction would be dependent on the severity of the bunions.

Kind regards
Dr Sean Ng

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