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Does My Bunion Need Surgery? Does My Bunion Need Surgery?
Does My Bunion Need Surgery? Hallux valgus (or “bunion”) deformities are extremely common. They usually develop over long periods of time, exacerbated by certain shoes (narrow toe boxes, heels) or related foot deformities (such as flatfoot). However, they can also show up in younger individuals, even adolescents, who have a family history of bunions. While many people don’t like the look of their bunions, most bunions do not cause people pain. The best way to avoid pain (and surgery) is to avoid the kinds of shoes that cause pain! Usually this means wearing wide toe box shoes. However, for some patients, this is not eno…

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