Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Thai HABumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
PricesHallux Valgus $5,400 – $7,700
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$5,400
At a glance
Key planning information for bunion surgery abroad.
1–2 hrsProcedure time
40 hospitalsList bunion surgery
17Countries with hospitals listed
Bunion surgery abroad is priced per case at 40 hospitals, with 17 countries listed in total. The operation takes 1 to 2 hours. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Bunion surgery:
What is Bunion Surgery?
Bunion surgery is a surgical procedure to remove painful deformed bones known as bunions from the foot and big toe. Bunion surgery is performed when other non-surgical treatments are unsuccessful.
Bunion surgery is a surgical procedure to remove painful deformed bones known as bunions from the foot and big toe. Bunion surgery is performed when other non-surgical treatments are unsuccessful.
How is Bunion Surgery Performed?
How to Prepare for Bunion Surgery?
- An incision is made on the toe joint and bones.
- The deformed bones and joint are then repaired using screws, pins, and plates to fix the bones in place.
- The following repairs may be performed during a bunion surgery:
- Shortening or elongating certain ligaments and tendons
- Arthrodesis, which is the removal of the damaged portion of the joint and holding the joint together using screws, wires and plates.
- Exostectomy or bunionectomy, which is the removal of the bulging bone of the foot know as the metatarsal head.
- Realignment of ligaments around the joint of the big toe
- Metatarsal osteotomy, which is the removal of the small bone wedge from the foot
- Phalangeal osteotomy, which is the removal of the small bone wedge from the toe
- Resection arthroplasty that involves reshaping of the big toe and metatarsal bones at the metatarsophalangeal joint
- Lapidus procedure, which is the fusion of the metatarsal bone and mid-foot joint
- Insertion of implants on joints
How to Prepare for Bunion Surgery?
- The doctor should be informed about any medication that the patient is taking with or without a prescription. These may include supplements or herbs or drugs.
- Certain medication that the patient is taking may be stopped two weeks before the surgery.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has any ailments or medical conditions.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has been drinking more than 2 drinks of alcohol per day.
- The patient must stop smoking to ensure a quick recovery.
- The patient may be required to learn some exercises from a physical therapist before the surgery. The patient may also need to learn how to use crutches.
About Bunion surgery
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
1 to 2 hours
Days admitted
Bunion surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia
Recovery
- The stitches will be removed after 1 to 3 weeks.
- Pins protruding from the foot will be taken out in 4 to 6 weeks.
- The patient may take 5 to 6 weeks to recover.
- Light activities can be resumed in 6 to 8 weeks.
- It may take a year for the foot to completely heal. This depends on how much tissue and bone is affected.
- Pins protruding from the foot will be taken out in 4 to 6 weeks.
- The patient may take 5 to 6 weeks to recover.
- Light activities can be resumed in 6 to 8 weeks.
- It may take a year for the foot to completely heal. This depends on how much tissue and bone is affected.
Risks
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Blood clotting
- Reappearance of the bunion
- Loss of sensation, tingling or burning sensation in the toe due the nerve damages
- Shortening of the big toe
- Stiffness at the joint of the big toe
- Swelling and pain
- Arthritis
- Avascular necrosis
- Formation of a callus on the foot soles
- Allergic reaction to medication
- Breathing difficulty
- Bleeding
- Blood clotting
- Reappearance of the bunion
- Loss of sensation, tingling or burning sensation in the toe due the nerve damages
- Shortening of the big toe
- Stiffness at the joint of the big toe
- Swelling and pain
- Arthritis
- Avascular necrosis
- Formation of a callus on the foot soles
- Allergic reaction to medication
- Breathing difficulty
After care
- The foot should be covered and the stitches should be kept dry while the patient is showering or bathing.
- The patient may be required to wear walking casts and special shoes after the surgery for 5 to 8 weeks.
- The patient should not put weight on the foot for 6 to 8 weeks.
- The doctor will inform the patient about the amount of weight the foot should bear during recovery.
- The patient may be required to wear walking casts and special shoes after the surgery for 5 to 8 weeks.
- The patient should not put weight on the foot for 6 to 8 weeks.
- The doctor will inform the patient about the amount of weight the foot should bear during recovery.
Hospitals and clinics offering Bunion surgery abroad
Bunion surgery is listed by 40 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Private HospitalBangalore, India
NABHPrice on request
A 200-bed facility located at Gateway Center in Northwest Bangalore. The hospital opened in 2008 and provides comprehensive tertiary-level services, such as cardiac operations, orthopedics and neuroscience, as well as secondary-level medical care.
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
A JCI accredited, multi-specialty medical center which is a part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group. The hospital provides medical care in virtually all medical specialties. International patients are catered for through the Acibadem International Patients Center.
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestThe first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Hospital GroupMadrid, Spain
ISOPrice on requestHM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Private HospitalMalaga, Spain
JCIPrice on requestXanit Hospital Internacional is a modern private hospital located in the suburbs of Malaga, Spain. The hospital is modern (opened in 2005), and the staff include over 200 specialists in all medical specialties.
DoctorsANDr. Antonio Narvaez
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestA modern, JCI accredited, full service hospital, established in 2009. Acibadem Maslak is part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group, so international patients are taken care of through the group's International Patient Center.
DoctorsIRProf. Ismail Remzi TozunAPAssoc. Prof. Burak Beksac
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Private Facility and University HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestMedipol Mega Hospital Complex is a modern medical facility with four specialist hospitals and an extensive selection of high caliber medical devices available for use. The hospital provides treatments in a wide variety of medical fields in its 470 bed facility.
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Private HospitalPattaya, Thailand
This multi-specialty tertiary hospital offers various medical services as well as dental procedures to local and overseas patients. It serves over 100,000 international patients every year.
PricesBunion surgery upon request
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Porto, Portugal
Clínica do Dragão - Espregueira-Mendes is a clinic that is specializes in the human musculoskeletal system. Located in Porto, Portugal, Clínica do Dragão - Espregueira-Mendes has a strong reputation in sports medicine.
DoctorsJEDr. João Espregueira-MendesAHDr. Alberto Hernani Lemos Monteiro
PricesBunion surgery $3,800 – $5,000
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$3,800
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