Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lapidus-type fusion and minimally invasive bunion surgery are two of the most used surgical bunion corrections.

Bunions are more than just a nuisance they can be downright painful. And the embarrassing bump at the base of your big toe can make you think twice before slipping on your favorite strappy sandals.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2026, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can having a bunion cause a different problem on the same leg? I saw an orthopedist about a bunion eight to nine years ago and was told it could be fixed, but since the bunion doesn’t ...