Bunions are progressive bone deformities of the foot that often cause recurring or chronic inflammation, irritation, and pain that require surgical correction. Surgical removal of a bunion is called a bunionectomy. However, there are multiple types of bunionectomies, each designed to resolve different structural changes caused by the deformity. Bunion surgeries fall into two major categories: ...

If you are suffering from a bunion, the doctors of Hamilton Podiatry, with offices on the upper east side of Manhattan and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn want you to know the facts before you decide whether to have bunion surgery or treat it with other methods.  If you have questions after reading this helpful article, please ...