The first step is always to try a conservative treatment like toe splints, inserts between toes, shoe modifications or try to solve different foot deformities with shoe inserts, supinators for flatfoot, comfortable wider shoes. If the conservative treatment is not working, in the long run, the deformity of the first finger can change the position of the other fingers, and eventually, they have to be operated on too.
Hallux valgus surgery is recommended as soon as other methods are not working. As the degree of deformation increases, it is necessary to use a more complicated surgical technique which will result in longer patient recovery.
Usually, on the same day of the operation, patients can stand and walk on the heel of the operated foot.