Many studies demonstrate a higher healing rate with non-surgical treatment. The complication rate, particularly nerve entrapment is also lower. However, as you have noted, the risk of deformity is greater, although 9 degrees is not significant. The actual decision to go ahead with surgery should include questions about the patients age, activity level, degree of deformity now present, and general health
He is young (29 years old) has no nerve entrapment and the bones are anatomically well aligned so it makes the decision easier.
Thank you for the response that is very helpful.