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A bunion is seen as a bump popping out from the inside of the big toe. The big toe above the bump angles back toward the second toe. Yeesh. The bones inside the toe are out of alignment.
Bunion disorders are progressive , which means the toe angles more and more over the years. It doesn’t guarantee you will have bothersome symptoms though; usually the symptoms are noted after some time has passed.
Diagnosis You can point out a bunion yourself, that bump on the big toe, right? For a complete evaluation you will likely have x-rays so your Podiatrist can determine the degree and progress of the deformity and assess your needs.
Treatment Sometimes you may not want treatment. If you are not having symptoms, you may not be reading this. Periodic evaluations are recommended though, just to protect your feet from unnecessary problems later.
Early treatments are aimed at easing the pain of bunions, but they won’t reverse the deformity itself.
These options include :
Changing your shoes. Wear shoes with a wide toe box and not shoes those with pointed toes or high heels. I know…not easy.
Get bunion pads from your foot and ankle surgeon (Podiatrist).
-Flexible gel conforms and adapts to the shape of the bunion area.
-Can be worn throughout the day to protect bunions from painful pressure.
-Washable and re-usable pads. Each pad can be used over-and-over again.
-For use in all styles of footwear.
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Dr. Jill’s Gel Bunion Cushions
-Provides superior cushioning over the bunion area and slips easily over your big toe
-Gives immediate relief from footwear pressure.
-Washable and re-usable pads. Each pad can be used over-and-over again.
-2 Thickness’s to choose from - regular or thick
-For use in all styles of footwear.
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Limit or stop activities that cause bunion pain . (Obviously.)
Icing the area several times a day helps reduce the swelling and pain. (I know, who has that kind of time?) Injections are not usually used in bunion treatment, but sometimes corticosteroid injections help in treating the inflamed bursa (fluid-filled sac located in a joint) sometimes seen with bunions.
Individualized orthotic devices may be provided by your foot and ankle surgeon.
Topical pain relievers
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NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can help relieve discomfort.
When Would You Need Surgery? If your bunion interferes with daily activities, it’s time to discuss surgical options with your Podiatrist. This is a decision you can make together. The surgeries to treat bunions are designed to remove the bone bump, correct the bony structure changes of the foot, and correct soft tissue changes that may also have occurred. The goal of your surgery is to relieve pain and correct deformities. In selecting the procedure or combination of procedures for your particular case, your Podiatrist will take into consideration the extent of your deformity based on the x-ray findings, your age, your activity level, and other factors. The length of the recovery period varies depending on your age, health activity level, size, etc; your Podiatrist will be equipped to help answer this question for you.
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