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The surgeon will examine your foot and observe the degree of deviation between the first and second long bones in your big toe. They will put your toe through a range of different movements to assess its flexibility.

You will have a 'weight-bearing' X-ray which is done while you are standing on an X-ray plate. This allows the surgeon/podiatrist to examine the joints and their relationship to each other and to the rest of your foot and your ankle. All of these may be involved in your particular problem and can affect the success of the chosen operation. 

After this, the surgeon/podiatrist will then classify your bunions as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the degree of deformity.

Most bunion surgery is done under local anaesthetic. However, a general anaesthetic can be offered. Click here for more information on anaesthesia.

view information about Bunion on www.nhs.co.uk »

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