In the event of a very painful or very severe deformity hallux valgus, surgery may be considered. There are many techniques, a hundred, all of which have the objective of reduce the angle between the metatarsus and the phalanx. The chosen technique must be adapted to the specificities of the foot.

The operation is generally performed under loco-regional anesthesia and not under general anesthesia and hospitalization lasts on average 3 days.

Side effects of the surgery may be edema or stiffness in the toe. After the operation, the person can walk quickly again. However, wearing a special shoe is necessary for several weeks. It takes 3 months of convalescence.

When both feet are affected, it is advisable to wait 6 months to 1 year between the two operations in order to recover well between the two.