Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Centre
3-mm incision bunion correction — walk the same day
A dedicated centre for modern, minimally invasive bunion (hallux valgus) correction using MICA / PECA techniques learned in Germany with MIFAS. Correction is performed through 3–4 mm incisions — no long scar, no plaster cast, walking the same day in a special post-op shoe, and back to normal footwear within weeks.
Understanding MIS Bunion Centre
A bunion — medically called hallux valgus — is not just a cosmetic bump on the side of the big toe. It is a full 3-dimensional deformity in which the first metatarsal bone rotates and drifts inward while the big toe drifts outward, toward the second toe. Shoes become painful, the big toe joint slowly wears out, the second toe often develops a hammer deformity, and many patients quietly give up sandals, heels and open footwear.
For decades, bunion surgery in India meant a long scar, a plaster cast, 6 weeks in bed and a stubborn recurrence rate. That is no longer true. Dr. Chandan Narang is Germany-trained in the 3rd and 4th generation minimally invasive bunion techniques — MICA (Minimally Invasive Chevron & Akin) and PECA — with MIFAS in Germany. Correction is done through 3–4 mm keyhole incisions using specialised burrs and fixation. There is no long scar and no plaster cast.
The results are striking. Patients walk the same day in a stiff-soled post-op shoe, drive within 3–4 weeks, and are back in normal shoes by 6 weeks. Cosmetically, the almost-invisible incisions matter enormously for women returning to sandals, weddings and open footwear. Recurrence rates with modern MIS technique are under 5% when the correct osteotomy is chosen for the individual foot.
The MIS Bunion Surgery Centre serves patients from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, and the whole of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Many begin with a paid online video consultation so they can plan their travel and time off work with confidence.
Germany-trained technique
3rd–4th generation MICA/PECA — the same technique performed at leading European foot centres.
Walk the same day
Post-op shoe from day one, no plaster cast, driving in 3–4 weeks, sandals in 6 weeks.
Cosmetic-friendly
3–4 mm incisions leave nearly invisible scars — critical for patients returning to open footwear.
How patients describe it
Plain-language descriptions patients use — with the medical name in brackets.
When should I see a specialist?
- The bunion is painful in shoes, not just cosmetically bothersome
- The big toe is starting to cross over — or under — the second toe
- Corns, calluses or a hammer toe are developing next to the bunion
- You have stopped wearing your favourite shoes because of the bump
- A previous bunion surgery has failed or the bunion has come back
- You are planning a wedding, event or long trip and want it fixed with minimal downtime
- The pain is now deep in the joint (not just over the bump) — early arthritis warning
Treatment options — from conservative to surgical
Every plan starts with the least invasive option that works for you.
The first step for every patient. Shoes with a wide, deep toe box remove pressure on the bump. A small silicone spacer between the first and second toe eases the angulation.
Night splints hold the toe in a corrected position while you sleep. Combined with big-toe abductor strengthening, they slow progression in early cases — but do not reverse an established bunion.
3rd–4th generation minimally invasive bunion correction. Bones are cut and repositioned through 3–4 mm incisions using specialised burrs, and held with 2 tiny screws. No plaster cast.
The same MIS technique applied to a 'tailor's bunion' on the outside of the foot.
Lesser toe deformities are corrected at the same sitting using percutaneous techniques so the patient recovers from all deformities in one recovery period.
For failed previous open surgery, MIS techniques allow revision without a large scar. Occasionally a fusion is required if the joint is arthritic.
Signature procedures
- MIS 3rd/4th generation Chevron + Akin osteotomy (MICA)
- Percutaneous bunionette (5th metatarsal) correction
- MIS lesser toe (hammer/claw) correction
- Combined MIS deformity correction with instability repair
- Revision bunion surgery for recurrent deformity
Medical focus areas
What recovery looks like
A realistic timeline — every patient is different, but this is what most people experience.
- Day of surgery · 0–24 hrsDay-care procedure. Home the same evening in a stiff-soled post-op shoe. Foot elevated.
- Week 1 · Day 1–7Walk short distances in the post-op shoe from day one. Suture removal (if needed) at day 7.
- Weeks 2–4 · Return to desk workComfortable walking indoors and short outings. Driving usually possible at 3–4 weeks for right-foot surgery.
- Weeks 4–6 · Back into normal shoesTransition from post-op shoe to a wide, soft trainer. Physiotherapy for big-toe mobility.
- Weeks 6–12 · Sandals & regular lifeSandals, formal shoes, gym cardio, walking long distances. Bone healing on X-ray.
- Months 3–6 · Heels & runningReturn to heels, running and high-impact activity. Cosmetic scars fade to near-invisible.
Can I book an online consultation?
Yes — MIS bunion patients are ideal for online consultation. Take clear photos of both feet from the front, side and above, and any recent X-ray. In a 20-minute paid video call Dr. Narang will confirm whether you are a candidate, explain exactly which technique fits your foot, and walk you through the recovery so you can plan your travel to Mohali with confidence.
Serving patients across North India
We regularly operate on brides and destination-wedding patients from Chandigarh, Mohali, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Karnal, Ambala and Delhi NCR, and on hill-station patients from Shimla, Solan, Dharamshala, Manali, Jammu and Srinagar. Most patients need 2–3 nights in Chandigarh/Mohali for the surgical window; follow-up is on WhatsApp video.
Related conditions we treat
Frequently asked questions
No. You walk in a specially designed post-op shoe from day one. Most patients drive by 3–4 weeks and return to normal shoes by 6 weeks.
Recurrence risk after modern MIS bunion technique is under 5% when the correct osteotomy is chosen for your foot type.
Desk work: usually 1–2 weeks. Field / standing work: 4–6 weeks. Heavy manual work: 8–10 weeks.
Yes, if the deformity and your general health allow. Many patients — especially those travelling from far — choose bilateral surgery so they only recover once.
The incisions are 3–4 mm and heal to near-invisible marks. Cosmetic outcome is one of the biggest reasons patients choose MIS.
Yes. Send us photos of your feet and any X-ray you have. In a 20-minute video call, Dr. Narang will confirm your candidacy and plan your surgery.
'Laser bunion surgery' is largely marketing. Modern MIS bunion surgery uses specialised burrs and internal fixation — not lasers. It is the technique, not the tool name, that matters.
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