Bunionectomy; Hallux valgus correction

Risks for any anesthesia include:

• Allergic reactions to medicines
• Breathing problems

Risks for any type of surgery include:

• Bleeding
• Blood clot
• Infection

Risks for bunion surgery include:

• Numbness in the big toe
• The wound does not heal well
• The surgery does not correct the problem
• Nerve damage
• Persistent pain

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Review Date: 02/19/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)