Expert Bunion Care at University Foot & Ankle Institute
Board-Certified Podiatrists delivering non-surgical and surgical solutions tailored to your feet. UFAI are THE experts for all bunion solutions.
Why Choose UFAI for Bunion Care
Board-Certified podiatrists & foot/ankle surgeons with thousands of successful bunion cases
Full spectrum care: conservative therapies through advanced, minimally invasive surgical options
Modern imaging, surgical planning, and post-op protocols focused on faster recovery
Multiple convenient Southern California locations
Bunion Treatment Options
Non-Surgical
- Custom orthotics & shoe wear guidance
- Splints, toe spacers & padding
- Activity modification & physical therapy
- Anti-inflammatory strategies & pain control
Surgical Options
- Traditional Osteotomy
- Scarfplasty
- Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery (MIS)
- Metal-Free OSSIOfiber® Surgery
- Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction
- Bunionplasty® (cosmetic-minded bunion correction)
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Bunion Surgery FAQs
No. Many patients do well with non-surgical care like orthotics, shoe changes, spacers, and activity modification. Surgery is considered when pain persists or deformity progresses despite conservative care.
MIS uses smaller incisions and specialized instruments to reduce soft-tissue disruption. Patients often experience less pain, smaller scars, and a faster return to activity compared to traditional approaches.
Lapiplasty® corrects the bunion in three planes and stabilizes the unstable joint at the base of the first metatarsal. Bunionplasty® emphasizes precise correction with an aesthetic-minded approach. Your surgeon will recommend the option best matched to your anatomy and goals.
Protocols vary by procedure and patient factors. Many MIS patients bear weight in a protective shoe soon after surgery; others require a brief period of limited weight-bearing. Your UFAI surgeon will outline a personalized recovery plan.
Before and After Surgery
