BUNION SURGERY ABROAD: FRANCE
Affordable All-in-One Surgery Package for Americans with Complete Rehabilitation Aftercare in France
We offer a convenient, efficient, and fully supported alternative for patients facing long wait or unaffordable local private options. Elite Surgery Abroad provides American patients with rapid access to expert orthopaedic surgeons, advanced implants, and a comprehensive recovery program, all within a structured, all-inclusive package.
Our service is designed specifically for American patients who want clarity, safety, and maximize the highest positive outcomes without unnecessary delays.
Why Surgery in France is a Top Choice
More and more patients are choosing to travel abroad for bunion surgery, attracted by lower costs and quicker access to care. While other European countries are often promoted as affordable options, France stands out as one of the best destinations when it comes to combining high medical standards, patient safety, wellbeing and overall experience.
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Greg from Essex
Knee Replacement
Edward from Suffolk
Knee Replacement
Justin from London
Knee Replacement
Tony from Wadebridge
Hip ReplacementWhy Choose Us
Key Benefits With Elite Surgery Abroad
Pricing
Our all-inclusive “package” is designed to make your surgery and recovery smooth, safe, and stress-free. We manage every step so you can focus on healing and your full recovery.
Included in Your Package
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All transportation to medical appointments
- Pre-surgery assessment (X-rays, blood tests, surgeon consultation, anaesthesia evaluation)
- Surgical procedure
- Minimum 2-day hospital stay
- 7-day stay at a private recovery residence
- Daily physiotherapy
- Daily nurse visits
- Aftercare medication
- Discharge consultation
- 6 months of post-surgery follow-up support
- Travel companion included
No hidden extras. No uncertainty. Just a clear, structured pathway from arrival to recovery.
Included in Your Package
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All transportation to medical appointments
- Pre-surgery assessment (X-rays, blood tests, surgeon consultation, anaesthesia evaluation)
- Surgical procedure
- Minimum 2-day hospital stay
- 7-day stay at a private recovery residence
- Daily physiotherapy
- Daily nurse visits
- Aftercare medication
- Discharge consultation
- 6 months of post-surgery follow-up support
- Travel companion included
No hidden extras. No uncertainty. Just a clear, structured pathway from arrival to recovery.
Additional Costs
- Extra day at the residence: $150 per day
- Additional physiotherapy session : $100 per session
- BMI above 38 : additional fee may apply
- Patients taking blood thinners: mandatory heart specialist consultation – $350
- 6 month aftercare: $900
Welcome To Elite Surgery Abroad
What is Bunion surgery?
Bunion Correction Surgery: Your Guide to Affordable, High-Quality Treatment in France
Bunion correction surgery (also known as Hallux Valgus surgery) is a procedure in which a bunion—a painful bony bump at the base of the big toe—is surgically corrected. This surgery is typically recommended for individuals experiencing severe pain, deformities, or functional problems caused by bunions. Hallux Valgus, the medical term for a bunion, involves a misalignment of the bones in the foot, causing the big toe to angle toward the second toe, leading to discomfort and difficulty with daily activities like walking, standing, and wearing shoes.
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Types of Bunion Correction Surgery
- Bunionectomy – The surgical removal of the bunion and realignment of the toe to relieve pain and improve function.
- Osteotomy – The bones in the toe are cut and realigned to correct the deformity, allowing for better alignment and mobility.
- Arthrodesis – In cases of severe arthritis or joint damage, the joint is fused to stabilize the toe and eliminate pain.
Benefits of Bunion Correction Surgery
- Relief from chronic pain caused by bunions and arthritis
- Improved foot function, allowing you to walk, stand, and wear shoes comfortably again
- Better alignment of the toes, which can reduce discomfort and prevent further deformity
- Improved quality of life, including the ability to engage in daily activities without foot pain
- Long-lasting results, with most patients enjoying lasting relief and improved mobility after surgery
Many patients return to regular activities within months of completing their bunion correction surgery, following proper recovery and rehabilitation.
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The Elite Surgery Abroad package includes everything you need for a successful surgery and recovery:
What is included in Our Bunion Correction Surgery Package:
- Bunion correction surgery (Hallux Valgus) at a renowned private hospital in Amiens, France
- Hospital stay with world-class medical care and support
- Daily physiotherapy sessions to assist with post-surgery rehabilitation
- Accommodation at a comfortable residence located near the hospital
- Daily nurse visits to monitor recovery and provide care
- Your travel companion
Why Americans Should Consider Bunion Surgery in France
Why Choose Bunion Surgery (Hallux Valgus Surgery) in France?
France offers an excellent option for those looking for high-quality bunion correction surgery without the long wait times or hefty price tags. Our all-inclusive Hallux Valgus surgery package in France provides exceptional value, offering comprehensive care at a leading private hospital in Amiens, Northern France.
Our leading edge approach to bunion correction ensures faster recovery, minimal scarring, and long-lasting results. Many Americans are choosing to travel to France for affordable, world-class medical care with expert surgeons specializing in foot and ankle procedures.
With long waiting times for bunion surgeries and high treatment costs in the US and Canada, many patients are turning to bunion correction surgery abroad for more affordable options. France has become one of the top destinations for those seeking safe, effective, and cost-efficient Hallux Valgus surgery.
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How to Book Your Bunion Surgery in France
Booking your minimally invasive bunion surgery in France is easy! Our team will guide you through the entire process—from initial consultation to post-surgery care. With our experienced foot surgeons in France, you can be assured of high-quality care and excellent results.
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The importance of Physiotherapy
To ensure every patient receives the highest quality of care and the best possible outcomes, our package includes a minimum of 5 sessions of physiotherapy designed to optimize recovery and give patients the best chance of regaining their mobility.
Our Physiotherapy Package Includes:
A minimum of 5 Tailored Physiotherapy Sessions:
These sessions are carefully designed to meet the unique needs of each patient, helping them recover more effectively and efficiently. With each session, the focus is on improving strength, flexibility, and mobility to ensure long-term health and wellness.
In-Residence Physiotherapy:
We understand the importance of comfort during recovery, so all physiotherapy sessions take place in an on-site gymnasium designed for optimal physical therapy, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for every session.
Experienced Physiotherapists:
Our team of skilled physiotherapists, Benoit and Jose, are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. With years of experience and a deep commitment to patient well-being, they work together to provide personalized rehabilitation programs that adapt to each patient’s progress.
Daily Sessions for Consistent Progress:
The physiotherapy sessions are scheduled on a daily basis, ensuring consistent progress and rapid recovery. This regularity helps patients stay on track with their goals and maximizes the benefits of each session
Patient Testimonials
Read reviews about our services, learn about our patients, and explore their success stories.
View All“Thinking about the Elite Surgery Abroad experience, I can honestly say it exceeded our expectations. My hip replacement is a dual mobility hip – very difficult to dislocate and feels and moves like a natural hip. I am confident that this will not be my only joint replacement using Elite Surgery Abroad.”
Helen Court
Hip Replacement Surgery
“I would highly recommend Elite Surgery Abroad – I think their professionalism is outstanding, the surgeons are outstanding, and everybody who has looked at my scar on my knee, or has looked at the way I walk now – they are astounded by how good it is. I really can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Pam Sharp
Hip Replacement Surgery
“I found Elite Surgery Abroad, and began to look at them on the web. It seemed clear to me that the overall package that Elite Surgery Abroad offered, was potentially infinitely better than anything else I’d encountered.”
Dr Simon Murray
Hip Replacement Surgery
“Best in the world!
I first got in touch with ESA on 7th May ’25. 3rd June I was in Amiens for assessment and 6th June I had a total hip replacement.
The care and attention that I received from a whole host of wonderful unforgettable people here in France and Scotland must make the ESA setup unique and in my albeit biased view the best in the world.
Fast forward in Amiens to 19th June and a consultation with the surgeon shows all is good and I now look forward to getting out and about again with my new hip!
Thank you ESA and your brilliant people on the ground that met me at the airport and took me to my appointments in France for 17 days. Days that have changed my life. Thank you to your associate Clinique Victor PAUCHET with the Residence NAUVAGE. Thank you the surgeon and team. Thank you the nurses that changed the dressing and looked after me. Thank you the Physio team. Thank you the Residence restaurant Chef and team for the breakfast lunch and supper every day.
Thank you to Adriana my lovely wife X.”
“Elite Surgery Abroad gave me my life back.
Six months ago, I had a total knee replacement with them, and the results have been incredible. After months of being stuck on an NHS waiting list, unable to walk my dog and watching my world shrink, I finally found hope.
We discovered Elite Surgery Abroad through a Facebook advert. At first, it seemed too good to be true, but after thorough research and reassuring Zoom calls with the team and surgeon, we knew it was the right choice. Not only was it £6,000 cheaper than our local private hospital, but it also included far better aftercare and physiotherapy.
Today, I’m walking 5–6 miles a day in the New Forest with my husband and our dog — something I never thought I’d do again. The team were professional, supportive, and genuinely life-changing. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering surgery.”
“My surgery for right hip replacement on 1st April went well. The aftercare was excellent and now three months on I have regained my mobility. I have even managed to ride pillion on my husbands motorbike. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone in need of hip or knee surgery.”
“I can’t recommend Elite Surgery Abroad enough. Just a short flight (which is particularly helpful on the return home), a slick process from start to finish and wonderful care. The icing on the cake has been the GP support once home which other providers don’t offer. A big thank you to everyone involved in my care but in particular to Dr Rouanet, Susan the guide who I would have been lost without, Carol and Emilie the nurses, Benoit and Jose the brilliant physios, all the drivers but especially Raoul for always being there to look after the process from start to finish and to solve any issues quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this service to anyone considering it. It is personalised and caring and you feel like you are being well looked after both before during and after your surgery.”
“My experience of ESA: I have to say that this has been an excellent experience from start to finish. I had the advantage of knowing someone who had already been, who was also very praising of the whole package and everyone involved. He set my expectations well and those expectations have been fully met and at times, exceeded. The preparation and operation was totally professional and looks (x-ray) first class! The aftercare in hospital equally professional and the same in the accommodation – the daily nurse visits and daily physio were great and got me moving well in a very short time. For me it was one of my best decisions and I am now excited about what is going to be possible in just a few months, when my sporting life seemed all but over, just a few weeks ago.”
“I had my knee replacement on the 4th July 2025
The experience from start to finish , has been fantastic! I came on my own as well, but the people I met at the residence have been amazing!
From the 1st meeting with Raoul, to the end result has been second to none! From the driver who met me at the airport, to Susan who met me at the hospital, to the surgeon, the nurses, the staff at the residence, the physiotherapists and everyone else involved, I can’t thank you enough!
Nothing was ever too much trouble!
I’m coming back for knee number 2 within the next year!
Thankyou all again ❤️”
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The Process Simplified
Travelling abroad for surgery may feel like a big step, but our process is designed to make it straightforward, transparent, and fully supported from start to finish. From your first enquiry to your return home, every stage is carefully coordinated by our team to remove uncertainty and reduce stress. We guide you through medical review, travel planning, surgery scheduling, rehabilitation, and aftercare, ensuring you always know what happens next. Our goal is to provide clarity, structure, and peace of mind at every stage of your journey.
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Consultation
Reach out and tell us what you need
Travel & Pickup
We rovide advice on travel arrangements, organise your accommodation, and surgery date.
Surgeries
You arrive, have your surgery, and begin recovery.
6 Month Aftercare & Rehabilitation
Aftercare with a UK based GP.
Rehabilitation
Your Rehabilitation At Elite Surgery Abroad
Your orthopaedic surgery package includes a minimum of 5 days daily physiotherapy beginning immediately after your surgery. At our Novage Residency, a fully dedicated area is available and equipped for your daily physiotherapy. There’s no need to worry or travel elsewhere, as everything is conveniently provided in one place for your complete comfort and peace of mind. You will be personally cared for by our physiotherapists and their team with daily sessions tailored to your individual needs.
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Contact us today to learn more about our surgery packages in Amiens, France, and take the first step toward regaining full function and returning to the activities you love.
