I have a large bunion and extreme hammertoe next to it. should i have bunionectomy or have hammertoe amputated?

The choice is yours: Does the bunion hurt? Or is it only the hammer toe that is bothering you? If only the hammer toe is bothering you...Either treatment would be acceptable. The toe amp is definatively a quicker recovery.

Bunion: If they r painful i would recommend surgery. But i would not recommend you electively amputate your toe.

Either. : This is up to you: amputating the toe will heal faster, usually with fewer complications. But it can also allow the bunion to get worse. Depending on your age, activity level, and how concerned you are with the appearance of your foot, having a bunionectomy with hammertoe correction may be too much. It's up to you and your surgeon!

Different options.: Although an amputation is an option, you have other choices. Amputating the second toe will more than likely cause the bunion deformity to increase. An experienced surgeon can correct the bunion and re-align the hammertoe for you.

NO: An amputation is not necessary. With proper x-rays, the foot surgeon can evaluate and plan an aggressive bunionectomy with possible a hammertoe arthrodesis with mpj correction with the presentation that seems to be yours.

Hammertoe Amputation: There are many variables in the bunion and a lot of that depends on the xrays. It would be very uncommon to have the toe amputation as a treatment because there are many other ways to treat this surgically. However, if you have poor circulation or other risk factors surgery may not be an option. See a foot and ankle specialist for an exam and get multiple opinions.

Correct if Painful: Since a bunion is a bony misalignment, it's not surprising that you have a "hammertoe next to it." these issues can be surgically addressed at the same time. Amputation is not the first treatment choice for you. As long as your circulation is good, have them both straightened. See your local board certified podiatrist.