With advances in orthopedic technology and surgical precision, modern bunion surgery procedures now use keyhole incisions, ...

Medicare will cover bunion surgery, also called bunionectomy, when a doctor considers it medically necessary. A doctor may recommend bunion surgery to address significant pain or correct a structural ...

Alyssa Zimmerman had bunion surgery in December she's in for a checkup. "I've had a bunion since I was about 16 and playing soccer, and when I was playing soccer it was pretty painful," said Zimmerman ...

It's a common misconception that you can just "shave off" a bunion. Turns out, it's a deformity that needs to be realigned. Doctors are now able to lower the rate of recurrence with a surgery that's ...

Bunions are a progressive bone and soft tissue disorder affecting the big toe, often causing pain and a noticeable bump. Risk factors for bunions include genetics, walking dynamics, and injury, ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Bunions are one of the most common forefoot deformities treated in my practice at Livingston ...