Bunions

Bunions

A bunion is a bony bump on the joint at the base of the big toe. As the bump gets bigger, it causes the big toe to turn in toward the second toe. The tissues around the joint may be swollen and tender.
You may get bunions if:
 The way your foot is shaped puts too much pressure on your big toe joint. Because bunions can run in families, some experts believe that the inherited shape of the foot makes some people more likely to get them.
 Your foot rolls inward too much when you walk.
 You have flat feet.
 You often wear shoes that are too tight.
All of these may put pressure on the big toe joint. Over time, the constant pressure forces the big toe out of alignment, bending it toward the other toes.

To help our patients get relief from bunion pain we would most likely recommend, wearing wider shoes, orthotics, foot pads, oral anti-Inflammatories, and injections. Our doctors are all qualified to perform same day procedures, which will have our patients comfortable in just a few weeks.