| bunionectomy | <procedure, surgery> The surgical removal of a bunion, most often from the base of the big toe. Immobilisation in a plaster cast for 1-2 months after the surgery is typical. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| Mayo bunionectomy | Excision of the head of the first metatarsal. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Keller bunionectomy | <orthopaedics, procedure> Excision of the proximal portion of the proximal phalanx of the first toe. (05 Mar 2000) |