Bishops Wood Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Back pain is a common complaint that can vary from minor discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. While most cases resolve with simple treatment, certain signs - often referred to as "red flags" - indicate the possibility of a serious underlying condition. Here, Dr Krishnan Baburaj, distinguished consultant rheumatologist, provides a comprehensive guide to help you recognise back pain red flags, know when to act, and understand how back pain is treated.

Bunion surgery, also known as bunionectomy, is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting a bunion, a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe. This condition can cause discomfort, pain, and difficulty in walking for many people. We invited esteemed consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Naveed Shaikh to shed light on the indications for bunion surgery, as well as the procedure itself, recovery, and potential outcomes.