What is a bunion?
A bunion is a bony lump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe.
The most common cause of bunions is footwear that does not have enough width to fit the toes in their natural position. They are occasionally associated with arthritis of the joint at the base of the big toe.
What does the operation involve?
The operation may involve removing the bunion, releasing or tightening ligaments, realigning your big toe, stiffening a joint and straightening your smaller toes.
The operation usually takes 30 minutes to an hour. Various anaesthetic techniques are possible. You should be able to go home the same day or the day after.
Bunion surgery at The Horder Centre
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Andrew Skyrme talks about the different surgery options for bunions.
Are there any alternatives to bunion surgery?
Putting padding over the bunion or a spacer between your big toe and second toe can help.
Using wide-fitting shoes from a good-quality shoe shop may be enough. If not, the orthotics department at the hospital will be able to give you advice about special shoes.
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Consultants that perform this procedure
Guide price for self-pay patients
Bunion Removal Surgery (Excision of medial eminence first or fifth MT head with soft tissue repair)
| Estimated Cost * | |
|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | from £220 |
| Diagnostics (if applicable) | from £85 |
| Treatment | from £4,159* |
Estimated total cost from £4,464
* The guide price is effective from 1 January 2026
The guide price is based on the usual clinical needs of patients. The price you pay might be different depending on your medical history and the type of implant you choose or your Consultant advises is best for you. Not all Consultants are signed up to Horder Healthcare’s treatment price, please check prior to your appointment.
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