The Bunion Doctor

The Bunion Doctor David Gordon is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon practising in London and Hertfordshire.

Having performed over 2,000 bunion corrections, he is one of the UK’s most experienced bunion surgeons, specialising in the minimally invasive (keyhole) technique.

18/05/2026

⭐️ Alison on the difference between open and minimally invasive surgery ⭐️

Hear what Alison had to say two weeks post keyhole bunion surgery on her left foot…

Strong, reliable fixation of a bunion correction is key to the long-term success of bunion surgery. Often, patients have...
16/05/2026

Strong, reliable fixation of a bunion correction is key to the long-term success of bunion surgery. Often, patients have concerns about having something foreign inside the body and there are several myths around this...

1) The screws will restrict movement
No - The screws do not go near the joint, they just hold the bunion correction.

2) I will feel the screws
No - They are within the bone.

3) The screws can be rejected by the body
No - The screws are titanium alloy which, in the vast majority of cases, are inert to the human body - in fact bone grows around the screw, rather than rejecting it.

4) The screws will need to be removed
No - They can be safely left in forever.

Screws give the advantage of a reliable means of maintaining an excellent bunion correction, without the need for prolonged bandaging. They also facilitate immediate weight-bearing and prevent long-term recurrence of the bunion.

Calcium, phosphate and magnesium are minerals important in bone health, as well as being essential to many of the body's...
14/05/2026

Calcium, phosphate and magnesium are minerals important in bone health, as well as being essential to many of the body's normal processes.

Vitamin D increases the absorption of these minerals in the gut. Without adequate absorption from food, the body may turn to your internal stores to ensure you have enough for the essential processes it needs. Your bones are a great source of calcium, so a lack of Vitamin D may cause your body to source calcium from your bones. This can weaken them and increases the risk of bone stress fractures as many studies have proven. If blood levels of the circulating form of Vitamin D are less than 40 ng/mL, an increase risk of stress fractures in the foot and ankle occur.

So, Vitamin D does not directly make your bones stronger, but plays an important part in the bone health process.

In addition to getting plenty of sunlight, enjoy the following foods with sources of Vitamin D:

Cod liver oil, oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), egg yolk, meat, offal, milk, mushrooms. Fortified foods (such as fat spreads and some breakfast cereals and yoghurts) contain small amounts.

Testimonial Tuesday 💬 Here are a few testimonial snippets from my happy patients over the years - reading these is truly...
12/05/2026

Testimonial Tuesday 💬

Here are a few testimonial snippets from my happy patients over the years - reading these is truly one of the most rewarding parts of my job!

I am very grateful to everyone who takes the time to share their experiences post surgery - thank you 🙏

It's a b....union 🙈Despite plenty of web pages purporting that one cause of bunions is pregnancy, there is no scientific...
09/05/2026

It's a b....union 🙈

Despite plenty of web pages purporting that one cause of bunions is pregnancy, there is no scientific evidence to support this.

There are many plausible explanations as to why pregnancy can increase the width of the foot causing a bunion but these have not been substantiated, scientifically speaking. As is often the case on the internet, disinformation is rife. It takes time and expertise to analyse the science to produce accurate information and make a source trusted.

So, can women develop a bunion during pregnancy? Of course! But that doesn't mean the bunion was caused by pregnancy.

I have never had a patient tell me the bunion started around pregnancy and although this is personal anecdote, I have experience in treating over 1,500 bunions.

Some existing foot problems can become worse during pregnancy and the feet shape do change in pregnancy. There may be two reasons for this; weight gain and hormones.

Weight gain from pregnancy can lead to increased pressure and overloading on the front of your feet. If you have a bunion - this may become more noticeable.

The hormone relaxin plays a role in breaking down collagen, allowing for ligaments to relax and bones in the pelvis to spread creating room for the growing baby. Relaxin is thought to affect foot ligaments too. This can lead to a persistent loss of arch height and rigidity, as well as greater arch drop and foot lengthening (Segal et al 2013).

However, despite these changes, it has not been proven that pregnancy causes a bunion!

For more information on bunions and what you can do to treat them, visit our website or come along to our next free bunion patient information event (links in bio).

The beauty of keyhole bunion surgery is the power of correction achievable.The bunion can be moved 100% away from the me...
07/05/2026

The beauty of keyhole bunion surgery is the power of correction achievable.

The bunion can be moved 100% away from the metatarsal (long bone that connects to the big toe) as seen on the second carousel image, unachievable with traditional open bunion surgery.

This achieves normal foot alignment, and allows for even severe bunions to be corrected successfully with low recurrence rates.

Find out more and ask me all your bunion-related questions at our next free bunion patient information event - date and link in bio to book

If you have a consultation with me in London, you'll see me at The London Clinic Hospital Consulting Rooms at 5 Devonshi...
06/05/2026

If you have a consultation with me in London, you'll see me at The London Clinic Hospital Consulting Rooms at 5 Devonshire Place. The London Clinic is the UK's largest independent private hospital, in the famous Harley Street medical district.

If you suffer from bunions and would like to book a consultation in London, I would be happy to see you at my weekly clinics on Wednesdays and Fridays.

For any questions or to book an appointment, tap the 'Contact' button to get in touch with my team, who will be pleased to help you.

1️⃣ Minimal scarring2️⃣ Faster recovery and return to normal activities3️⃣ Reduced recurrence rates4️⃣ No bunion is too ...
01/05/2026

1️⃣ Minimal scarring
2️⃣ Faster recovery and return to normal activities
3️⃣ Reduced recurrence rates
4️⃣ No bunion is too severe
5️⃣ Preserved big toe joint mobility without stiffness

Head over to our Blog to find out more about these 5 key benefits of the minimally-invasive approach to bunion correction, versus traditional 'open' surgery (link in bio).

Here is another Before and After example of keyhole bunion surgery.The technique has proven success for patients with mi...
30/04/2026

Here is another Before and After example of keyhole bunion surgery.

The technique has proven success for patients with mild through to severe bunions.

Visit our website at www.thebuniondoctor.com for a full Gallery of Before and After photographs.

If you'd like to find out more about bunions and keyhole surgery, come along to our next free patient information event - see link in bio to book!

I practise at 3 locations in the UK:📍 The London Clinic, the UK's largest independent private hospital, within the famou...
27/04/2026

I practise at 3 locations in the UK:

📍 The London Clinic, the UK's largest independent private hospital, within the famous Harley Street medical district in Central London.

📍 Spire Bushey Hospital, one of North London's leading private hospitals, situated within easy access of the M1 and M25 motorways.

📍 , in Hertfordshire, situated just five minutes from Harpenden train station, 10 minutes from Luton airport and with easy road links to the M1 and A1.

✈️ I also treat patients from much further afield, both within the UK, and abroad.

If you suffer from bunions and would like to book a consultation, I would be happy to see you at my weekly clinics at all three 3 locations, or remotely via Zoom.

For any questions or to book an appointment, get in touch with my team on 020 7993 2373 or email [email protected] and we will be pleased to help you.

Or come along to our next free patient info event - tap the link in bio for more info and to book!

⭐ FREE PATIENT INFORMATION EVENT - Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery, with Mr David Gordon and Patient Guest Speaker ⭐If...
24/04/2026

⭐ FREE PATIENT INFORMATION EVENT - Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery, with Mr David Gordon and Patient Guest Speaker ⭐

If you or someone you know suffers from bunions and would like to find out more about the condition and treatment options, join us on Wednesday 6th May at 7.30pm for a free information session.

This one-hour webinar via Zoom will consist of a 30-minute presentation by Mr Gordon, followed by our guest speaker sharing her experience of keyhole bunion surgery, and Q&As.

We will cover:
✅ What are bunions?
✅ Treatment options
✅ The minimally invasive approach to bunion surgery
✅ Recovery and patient outcomes
✅ Fees and Insurance

Places are limited – please secure your free attendance by registering on Eventbrite (link in bio)

We look forward to seeing you there!

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