Bunion Surgery

Orthopaedics & Spine Centre, Mater Private Network, St. Raphael's House, 81-84 Upper Dorset Street, Dublin 1, D01 KX02 1800 38 52 85 Outside ROI +353 (0)1 882 2617 orthospine@materprivate.ie

Please note that a referral letter is required before an appointment can be confirmed.

Mater Private Network, Citygate, Mahon, Cork, T12 K199, Ireland 021 601 3200 (General queries) 021 201 0711 (Referral queries) ereferralscork@materprivate.ie

Please note that a referral letter is required before an appointment can be confirmed.

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About this service

A bunionectomy procedure removes the bunion and realigns the toe. 

A bunion (hallux valgus) is a bony enlargement at the base of the big toe which can cause pain and discomfort. The primary risk factors for developing bunions include having a family history of the condition and being female, with women being nine times more likely to develop bunions than men. Wearing tight-fitting, confining shoes does not cause bunions, but can exacerbate existing bunion symptoms leading to increased pain and discomfort.

There are a number of non-surgical treatments for bunions including medication, orthotics or wearing comfortable footwear. 

If non-surgical treatments are unsuccessful the surgeon may recommend a bunion surgery.