Non-surgical care first
Wider shoes, padding, orthotics and activity changes help many bunions stay comfortable.
When correction makes sense
If pain limits your day or the deformity keeps progressing, surgical correction realigns the bones. Modern techniques typically have you walking in a surgical shoe early; Dr. Jones will show you the actual timeline for your correction before anything is scheduled.
Common questions
Can a bunion come back after surgery?
It can, especially if the underlying cause is not addressed. Choosing the right correction lowers that risk; recurrent bunions are also something Dr. Jones revises.
Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026
Educational information, not medical advice. Content pending Dr. Jones's review.