Would You Have Bunion Surgery Again?

Myth #3: Bunions come back even after surgery.
Again, not true. A majority of patients are satisfied with their outcome after bunion surgery. Recurrence is possible, but not particularly likely. And, return of a bunion is not necessarily a complication, but something that can happen over time.

Can you have bunion surgery twice?

If you have a failed bunion surgery, normally, the solution is to have another operation, called revision bunion surgery. As we mentioned before, it's possible that the bunion can come back with time, especially if you are a young patient.

Why do bunions return after surgery?

Simple bunions require simple bone procedures whereas larger and severe involve more bone work attain the proper realignment. Dr. Blitz finds that the most common reason for a return of a bunion after bunion surgery is due to a procedure being performed that did not adequately address the severity of the bunion.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.