How much does bunion surgery cost?

The price of bunion surgery is usually around $6,000 to $20,000. Due to the differences in surgical methods, regions, and hospital grades, the price of the surgery will also deviate. 1. The cost of bunion surgery is around $6,000 for an average surgery. 2. For complex osteotomies or implantation of internal fixation devices, the cost may be slightly higher, at around $10,000 to $20,000. 3. If the symptoms of bunion deformity cannot be relieved by conservative treatment, surgery may be recommended to correct the bunion. Surgery can be recommended if conservative treatment does not relieve the symptoms of bunion deformity. The choice of surgery should be based on the patient’s specific condition. For mild to moderate bunion deformity, if the angle between the first and second metatarsal bones is less than 15°, the medial malleolus of the metatarsal head can be removed, and the cost of the surgery is about 6,000 RMB. 4. If the angle between the first and second metatarsal bones is greater than 15°, an osteotomy of the first metatarsal stem or base is generally more common. For younger patients, fusion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is more often used; for older patients, Keller’s procedure or artificial arthroplasty may be used, and the price will increase, ranging from about $10,000 to $20,000. 5. If the surgery does not go well or if there is an underlying disease, the cost will be higher. It is recommended that bunion patients, strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for surgical treatment, and choose a reasonable surgical method after reasonable communication with the doctor according to their own financial situation.