Bunions (a bump on the great toe joint) are when of the most common orthopedic deformities I encounter in my office. Conservative treatment modalities are usually limited to the following: wider shoes, pads, topical analgesics and oral anti-inflammatory medications. If palliative modalities fail, surgical options are considered which vary depending on factors such as the severity of the deformity, radiographic findings, activity and age of the patient. I advised the patient o