Surgery Spotlight: Help the Slipper Fit by Coding Cinderella Surgeries Correctly
Whether for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes, these procedures can prove essential.
Cinderella surgery is categorized as any type of foot surgery that improves the appearance of the foot. This type of surgery can appeal to people who want to reshape their feet for a variety of reasons.
It involves shaving down bunions and sometimes changing the length of the toes, which can make it easier to wear certain shoes, but it is not always purely cosmetic. Cinderella surgeries may also help eliminate existing chronic pain that can come from wearing high heels.
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