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A member asked:
Can a doctor say surgery on bunion is not necessay even though i want it done.
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No indication, yes: Every bunion do not need surgery , most of the time treated with proper shoes , and by correction of posture , so surgery is not the first choice. If it is painful , unable to wear the shoes, shape of foot is bothering you take a second opinion , go to a pediatric . Or orthopedic surgeon who performs the surgery frequently , recommended by friends and family ( including your primary care doctor ).
Answered 8/16/2013
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Bunion surgery: Usually the key indications for bunion surgery include pain and deformity. Health insurance companies will only pay for bunion surgery if it is medically indicated. However you always have the option to pay for the surgery yourself.
Answered 5/22/2015
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Surgery: Yes the doc can say that. If you do not have pain not alleviated by palliative methods (and posture isn't one of them ) like shoe changes , etc. Then that surgery is not medically indicated. That's a good doc to tell you that.
Answered 2/4/2017
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