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    Real Solutions For Patients Everywhere

    WE ACCEPT MOST PPO, COVERED CA PPO & MEDICARE INSURANCE!
    SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Make My Appointment Now OR CALL DAY OR NIGHT (855) 814-3600

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    • Patient Testimonials

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    Hearing from patients themselves is a great way to help you pick the right bunion surgeon. See what a positive experience looks like and get tips on what to ask your prospective surgeon.

    Carmella

    Bunion Revision Surgery

    Carmella suffered through four failed bunion surgeries before finding UFAI.

    Brenda

    Forever Lapidus Bunionectomy™️

    Prior to surgery Brenda was unable to walk without pain. Check out how she’s doing now!

    Diane

    Bunion Revision Surgery

    Diane contacted UFAI after unsuccessful bunion surgery with another doctor in Los Angeles.

    Kathy

    Bunion, Hammertoe & Plantar Plate Surgery

    Following surgery Kathy reports, “the quality of my life is resuming, thanks to UFAI.”

    John

    Bunion Surgery

    After much research, John decided on UFAI for his bunionectomy. See how he is doing post-surgery.

    Rene

    Forever Lapidus Bunionectomy™️

    Since his surgery, Rene reports that he is running faster, farther and more often than ever before.

    Get the best bunion treatment, NOW.

    Make my appointment now

    Barbara

    Bunion Surgery

    After suffering for bunions since her teens, Barbara is back on the tennis court, pain-free!

    Casey

    Bunion and Tailors Bunion Surgery

    Just three months post surgery, Casey is back to the gym and can wear any shoes pain-free!

    Roya

    Forever Lapidus Bunionectomy™️

    Roya found relief from her “throbbing” bunions with the Lapidus Bunionectomy.

    Kristen

    Bilateral Bunion Surgery

    Kristen shares her story and amazing before and after pictures.

    Barbara

    Forever Lapidus Bunionectomy™️

    After Lapidus Bunion Surgery, Barbara calls her feet “beautiful and pain-free.”

    Beverly

    Bunionectomy

    After a prior surgery at UFAI, Beverly knew exactly where she wanted to for her bunion surgery.

  • Testimonials

    What Our Bunion Patients Have To Say...

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    Words cannot describe our gratitude to your phenomenal staff for exceeding any expectations we had from her (our mom’s) recovery.

    Tailor William
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    We as a family will forever be grateful for the memories you helped create, for the strength and fortitude you provided.

    Lina Doris
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    The staff at Inotura Hospital are totally devoted to the patients, determined to give them the best opportunity to improve their lives.

    Doris Lina
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    I can't appreciate & recommend the work done Inotura enough. Please carry on your good work. I would like to thank the entire staff of the hospital.

    Jimmy Ron
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    It was a very comforting and homelike atmosphere here with all the Doctors and Caretaker around. I sincerely thank Inotura Hospital.

    Ron Jimmy
    Blog

    The Bunion Institute Blog

    What happens to untreated bunionslisten now Listen Now

    What happens when bunions go untreated?

    Do you need bunion surgery? What happens if a bunion is left untreated? Untreated bunions can evolve into more complicated, painful conditions.

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    Bunion Painlisten now Listen Now

    All About Bunion Pain, Including How to Fix It!

    Do bunions hurt? Seems like an obvious question. But exactly what kind of pain accompanies these annoying foot bumps and how can we fix it?

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    At-Home Post Bunion Surgery Recoverylisten now Listen Now

    8 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Bunion Surgery

    Many patients tell us a big reason they put off correction their bunion is they’re afraid they’ll be laid up for weeks and be 100% depending on family and friends for daily self-care tasks.  We're here to tell you that for our patients, that's simply not the case!

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    Gait Analysis for Custom Orthoticslisten now Listen Now

    Can Custom Orthotics Help Alleviate Bunion Pain?

    Custom orthotics, crafted by a licensed podiatrist, are great tools for alleviating foot pain. Properly constructed orthotics can even help relieve bunion symptoms. Find out more.

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    Obsolete Bunion Surgerieslisten now Listen Now

    Do Bunion Surgery Techniques Outlive their Usefulness?

    Here are 7 bunion surgeries still in use despite no longer providing optimum results.

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    What is a bunionettelisten now Listen Now

    What is a Bunionette?

    Ever hear the saying that good things come in small packages? Well, not when it comes to bunionettes, a painful bony overgrowth that forms at the base of the pinky toe. Here's what you need to know!

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    Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgerylisten now Listen Now

    Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery, What to Expect

    We answer questions about what to expect with out state-of-the-art minimally invasive bunionectomy which offers immediate weight-bearing, virtually no pain or scarring and faster recovery than traditional bunion surgery.

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    What’s the difference between Bunions and Big Toe Arthritis?

    Patients often confuse bunions (Hallux Valgus) with Big Toe Arthritis (Hallux Limitus) as they both are painful and create a bump or enlargement of the big toe joint. We explain how they are very different.

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  • NOW, IT’S TIME TO COME VISIT US!

    Locations Throughout Southern California, Including...

    Bunion Institute, Santa Monica

    2121 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 101
    Santa Monica, CA 90403,
    (424) 252-1130

    Bunion Institute, Sherman Oaks

    5170 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 100
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403,
    (818) 626-5311

    Bunion Institute, Los Angeles Mid-City

    5901 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 509
    Los Angeles, CA 90036,
    (323) 364-8115

    Bunion Institute, South Bay

    5230 Pacific Concourse Drive, Suite 100
    Los Angeles, CA 90045,
    (424) 254-3053

    Bunion Institute, Westlake Village

    32144 Agoura Rd., Suite 105
    Westlake Villiage, CA 91361,
    (805) 254-2770

    Bunion Institute, Granada Hills

    10515 Balboa Blvd. Suite 140
    Granada Hills, CA 91344,
    (818) 626-5306

    Bunion Institute, Valencia

    27421 Tourney Road, Suite 200
    Valencia, CA 91355,
    (661) 306-9290

  • The Bunion Institute is an affiliate of the University Foot and Ankle Institute. TO REQUEST A CONSULTATION ONLINE, Click here or Call Us at (855) 814-3600

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