Bunion(Hallux Valgus)

Deformity of the Great Toe Joint

Bunions can be a painful foot deformity or just a little annoying to try to find shoes that fit. Either way if you are interested in learning more about bunions read on.

Symptoms of a Bunion

  • Pain at the Big Toe
  • Redness on the Side of the Big Toe
  • Difficulty wearing shoes


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 Treatment For Bunions

The best description of when to fix your bunion is when you have changed your shoe gear and your foot still hurts no matter how you try to make it feel better conservatively. Considering bunion surgery is not a small decision. Most bunion surgeries will slow you down for a couple months. Surgery almost always entails cutting your bone and realigning the bone to a more normal position. This may require the use of screws and/or pins.

Curious how fix a bunion?

michelesmThere are many different approaches on how to fix a bunion.  It is best to be seen by your podiatrist to see what procedure is best for you.  

Here is one example of a type of bunion procedure that is commonly performed. 

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