“Will I be able to bend my toe after bunion surgery?”

After bunion surgery you should have no problem bending the toes. The surgical approach to correct the deformity of that joint avoids the tendons that allow you to bend and straighten the toe

Some bunion surgeries involve fusion of the toe joints, and that is a question you will have to ask your surgeons. Some are called resection arthroplasty, in which case, you will be able to move your toe, but perhaps less than you did before the surgery. But in most instances after bunion surgery, your toe motion will remain the same.

Yes, after bunion correction, you should have normal, if not improved, toe function.

Christopher B. Michelsen, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FACS

Sorry for the slow response. After all bunion surgeries you should be able to move your toe. Depending on surgery you may lose some motion. If the surgeon performed a fusion of the joint you will lose motion at that joint. Good luck.

Yes you will definitely be able to bend your toe after bunion surgery. The important thing is you find a good surgeon to do the surgery. Unfortunately there are many out there who blotch the surgery and people do end up with the toe that does not function. Make sure to do your research, look at all reviews, and when you choose the correct physician you will have a very good outcome and will be happy. I have been practicing for 20 years and all of my patients are able to move their toe and women are able to wear high heels. All my patients are able to do all the things they weren't able to do before surgery.