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	You are in Medical Care > Surgical Procedures > Bunion Surgery. General Information  •   Achilles Surgery  •   Ankle Surgery  •   Arthritis Surgery  •   Arthroscopy  •   Bunion Surgery  •   Corn Removal  •   Cyst Removal  •   Flatfoot Correction  •   Heel Surgery  •   Metatarsal Surgery  •   Nerve Surgery (Neuroma)  •   Toe Surgery Surgical Procedures - Bunion Surgery Bunions are often painful deformities of the foot that require surgery to correct and alleviate pain. There are many different types of bunion surgery. In general, bunion surgery calls for an incision in the top or side of the big toe joint and removal or realignment of soft tissue bone to relieve pain and restore normal alignment to the joint. The surgeon may insert tiny wires, stitches, or screws to stabilize a severely deformed joint.