You have 33 joints in you foot and 25% of your weight pushes through that big toe joint. If the
procedure is done correctly, you should have most of your pain resolved
with this procedure. A graft taken from the calcaneus or pelvis bone increases the chance of the graft to take. However, if you need to lengthen the bone to a greater degree, you may need an artificial graft.
If you are not active, fusion can help too. But, you lose flexibility with certain movements.