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Bunions - Management
When should I refer?
- Refer for orthopaedic or podiatric surgery consultation if:
- Self-care advice and analgesia have been tried and symptoms are not improving:
- Pain should be the primary indication for surgery. It is not usually indicated for cosmetic concerns.
- The person has difficulty obtaining suitable shoes.
- The person has recurrent ulcers.
- Infection is present.
- Refer to diabetic care services if the person has diabetes.
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