That stubborn bump on the side of your foot, the toe that won’t lie flat, the constant pinching inside your favorite shoes — forefoot deformities have a way of shrinking your world one painful step at a time. Surgical correction can rebuild the structure of your foot, relieve chronic pressure, and let you walk, work, and play without flinching.
At Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists, Dr. D. Sean Sweeney, DPM, FACFAS, and Dr. Christy Leahey, DPM, FACFAS, deliver advanced bunion and toe surgery with the precision of board-certified surgeons and the warmth of neighbors who’ve served Houston-area families for more than 20 years. Voted Best Podiatrist in The Woodlands by Living Magazine every year since 2012, our team blends time-tested surgical expertise with leading-edge recovery tools like MLS Laser Therapy.
When Forefoot Surgery Becomes the Right Choice
Many bunion and toe problems respond well to conservative care, such as orthotics, padding, and footwear changes. When pain persists, deformity worsens, or daily activities become limited, surgery offers lasting structural correction. Each procedure is tailored to your anatomy, lifestyle, and goals during a one-on-one consultation.
Hallux Hammertoe Surgery
Hammertoe surgery straightens a toe that has bent abnormally at the middle joint, often due to muscle imbalance, arthritis, or ill-fitting shoes. Dr. Sweeney releases tight tendons, realigns the joint, and stabilizes the toe so it sits flat and comfortable again.
Bunion Surgery
A bunion forms when the big toe drifts inward, and the joint at its base pushes outward, creating that telltale bump and joint pain. Our practice offers a full range of bunionectomy techniques, and the right option depends on the severity of your deformity and the health of your joints.
Surgical Correction of Tailor’s Bunion Deformity
Also called a bunionette, a tailor’s bunion forms on the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe. Surgical correction reshapes the fifth metatarsal to eliminate the painful bump and the friction it causes inside shoes.
Bone Spur Surgery of the Toes
Bone spurs on the toes can rub against footwear and irritate surrounding tissue. A minor surgical procedure removes the bony overgrowth and smooths the joint for lasting comfort.
Surgical Correction of Soft Corns
Soft corns develop between the toes where bones press together. When padding and conservative care fall short, surgery removes the underlying bony prominence so the corn cannot return.
Surgical Correction for Arthritis in the Big Toe Joint
Arthritis of the big toe joint (hallux rigidus) causes stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion. Depending on severity, treatment may include joint cleanup, cartilage restoration, or joint fusion to restore comfortable, functional movement.
Why Choose Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists for Bunion and Toe Surgery in The Woodlands, TX?
Patients across The Woodlands and Magnolia trust our team because we treat surgery as a partnership, not a transaction. Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Leahey are both board-certified fellows of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, giving you decades of combined surgical experience guided by compassion, integrity, and excellence. We invest in advanced recovery technology — including MLS laser therapy, an FDA-cleared treatment with an 85–90% efficacy rate for reducing pain, inflammation, and post-surgical edema — so you heal faster and return to the activities you love. With in-office physical therapy, prompt scheduling for urgent concerns, and a patient-centered approach that has earned us Best Podiatrist in The Woodlands every year since 2012, you receive complete forefoot care under one warm, welcoming roof.
Step Back Into Comfortable Movement
You don’t have to keep adjusting your shoes, your stride, or your life around bunion and toe pain. Schedule your consultation with Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists today and find the surgical solution that fits your foot and your goals. Call The Woodlands at (281) 292-4944 or Magnolia at (281) 789-4956 to get started.