Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM • Surgical Bunion Correction at 55 Broadway, Financial District
A bunion is a structural shift in the bones of the big toe joint. Shoes, padding, and orthotics can ease the pain, but they cannot realign the joint. When pain keeps limiting your day, surgery is the option that corrects the alignment itself.
Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM, performs bunion surgery for patients across Manhattan from our office at 55 Broadway in the Financial District. Every surgical plan starts with a full evaluation and weight-bearing X-rays, so the procedure matches the severity of your bunion, the health of the joint, and what you need your feet to do, whether that is a long commute, hours on your feet at work, or getting back to running.
Dr. Sharobeem performs both traditional and minimally invasive bunion surgery. Traditional correction uses an open incision to reposition the bone directly, while minimally invasive correction works through small incisions. He recommends the approach that best fits your bunion after reviewing your exam and X-rays, rather than fitting every patient to one technique.
Surgery is recommended for pain and function, not appearance alone. If a bunion is not bothering you, conservative care may be all you need.
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You may be a candidate if bunion pain persists despite shoe changes, padding, or orthotics; if it limits walking, work, or exercise; if you can no longer wear normal shoes comfortably; or if the big toe is crowding or deforming the smaller toes.
Bunion surgery realigns the bones of the big toe joint and balances the soft tissues around it. The specific procedure depends on how far the bones have shifted, whether the joint has arthritis, and the overall shape of your foot.
Dr. Sharobeem reviews your symptoms and goals, examines the foot, and studies weight-bearing X-rays. You will leave with a clear explanation of the recommended procedure, what recovery will look like for your schedule, and the next steps.
First weeks: You will walk in a protective surgical shoe or boot, keep the foot elevated as much as possible, and attend follow-up visits so Dr. Sharobeem can check healing and change dressings.
Following weeks: As the bone heals, most patients move back into supportive regular shoes and increase walking. Desk-based work can often resume sooner than jobs that keep you on your feet.
Following months: Swelling continues to settle and activity builds back up, including exercise. Your exact timeline depends on the procedure performed and how your bone heals, and you will receive a written plan before surgery.
Many bunions can be managed without surgery. If you are unsure whether you need it, learn about bunion symptoms and conservative care, or book an evaluation and get a clear answer about your options. Big toe stiffness may also point to hallux rigidus, which is treated differently.
* Individual results and recovery times vary. Surgical recommendations are made only after an in-person evaluation by Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM.
Bunion surgery is often covered when it is medically necessary, meaning the bunion causes pain or limits function despite conservative care. Surgery done only to change appearance is generally not covered. We accept all major insurance plans. Contact our office to confirm your specific coverage before scheduling.
It depends on your job and the procedure. Patients with desk-based work can often return sooner, while jobs that require standing or walking all day take longer. Dr. Sharobeem will give you a realistic timeline for your work before surgery.
Recurrence is possible but uncommon when the procedure fits the deformity and recovery instructions are followed. Choosing the right correction for the severity of your bunion, and supportive footwear afterward, both help lower the risk.
Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM, provides targeted conservative and surgical care at our Financial District practice. Click any condition below to explore symptoms and treatment options.
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