The bioethics of podiatry (cosmetic surgery)

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How ethical is it to allow patients to undergo the discomfort and risk of surgery just to fit into a smaller shoe?

Interesting article on the bioethics of cosmetic foot surgery.
http://www.bioedge.org/index.php/bioethics/bioethics_article/10933

What say you?
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I may be in the minority, but I see no problem in performing foot surgery on patients that wish to fit into dress shoes. If patients choose to sign the consent form outlining the risks and complications of their surgical procedures to wear the shoes they wish, then so be it.

Foot surgery has come a long way, and I think its great if we can take part in enhancing the psychological self esteem of people wishing to wear shoes of their choosing.

Steven

 

I suspect that this is a matter for the individual practitioner. I won't carry out this surgery as a matter of principle, but if others do, then it is for them to justify it. In the UK, if an adverse reaction occurs, then the Bolam principle will apply. It would (will) be interesting to see such a case reach a court of law and the outcome thereof.

Bill Liggins