Bunions
What is a Bunion?
A bunion is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. The "bump" is actually a deformity of the bone in the front part of the foot. The big toe leans toward the second toe, rather than pointing straight ahead. This throws the bones out of alignment – producing the bunion’s “bump.”
Bunions tend to get worse over time. They gradually change and can cause problems with walking, wearing shoes, increasing pain and even lead to hammertoes.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
Non-Surgical Treatment
Early treatments are aimed at easing the pain of bunions, but they won’t reverse the deformity itself. These include:
If non-surgical treatments fail to relieve bunion pain and the pain of a bunion interferes with daily activities, it’s time to discuss surgical options. If you would like more information about this condition please call our office today at 440-934-8444 to make an appointment or fill-out our Contact Form.
A bunion is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. The "bump" is actually a deformity of the bone in the front part of the foot. The big toe leans toward the second toe, rather than pointing straight ahead. This throws the bones out of alignment – producing the bunion’s “bump.”
Bunions tend to get worse over time. They gradually change and can cause problems with walking, wearing shoes, increasing pain and even lead to hammertoes.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
- Pain or soreness
- Inflammation and redness
- A burning sensation
- Possible numbness
Non-Surgical Treatment
Early treatments are aimed at easing the pain of bunions, but they won’t reverse the deformity itself. These include:
- Changes in shoewear. Wearing the right kind of shoes is very important. Choose shoes that have a wide toe box and forgo those with pointed toes or high heels which may aggravate the condition.
- Padding. We offer special silicone gel pads that can be helpful in relieving the pain.
- Orthotic devices. In many cases, custom orthotic devices may be provided by Dr. Friedman to help prevent the bunion from getting worse.
If non-surgical treatments fail to relieve bunion pain and the pain of a bunion interferes with daily activities, it’s time to discuss surgical options. If you would like more information about this condition please call our office today at 440-934-8444 to make an appointment or fill-out our Contact Form.
Here are "before" and "after" pictures of a patient who recently had surgery by Dr. Friedman for her painful bunion.