![]() We prepare a pair of custom-molded shoe inserts, known as orthoses. When treating bunions in our office, we have found it very effective to use orthotic therapy. We can provide different types of padding such as a gel cushion or moleskin to protect your bunion and surrounding skin. We can help you find good shoes that will support your feet and not further aggravate your bunion. It is important to understand that a problem that grew over time may not be able to be fixed in a heartbeat.įor treatment of bunions we also stress the importance of proper shoe wear. Because bunions are hereditary, they can start developing at an early age and continue progressing over the years. Unfortunately, we can’t just put a rubber band or toe spacer on your bunion and make your toe become straight again. This may lead to continual pain in the future. X-rays can also show us if you have any osteoarthritis or destruction of the joint in the bunion. We often take them to show you the position of your bones and how severe your bunion is. An X-ray can show how advanced the condition is. We usually don’t need x-rays to determine if you have a bunion. ![]() To diagnose a bunion, we would simply look at your foot and assess the bump sticking out on the side or top of your foot. This sets the stage for arthritic changes in the joint, which slowly lead to the development of a bunion. In some cases, an injury to your big toe can cause the formation of a bunion. Pointed or high-heeled shoes may not be the cause of your bunion, but they can definitely worsen your condition and make it more painful. You are likely to deal with them if a parent or grandparent had a bunion. Unfortunately, bunions cannot always be avoided, as they are also a hereditary problem. Children who suffer with Trisomy 21 tend to have very severe bunions making it even more difficult for them to walk. ![]() There is also another group of people who suffer very much with bunions and they are individuals who are afflicted with Trisomy 21. Men’s shoes tend to be wider and roomier, so even if there is a bunion present, they don’t get aggravated as much. Women tend to complain more because of the type of shoes they wear, which irritate or worsen the condition. ![]() It is common to see bunions in both men and women. Even changes in the weather can cause pain in your bunions. As time goes by, your bunion can worsen, and if there is any arthritis in the joint, it will be difficult to stand and walk. You may complain of throbbing or numbness in that area due to your shoe putting pressure on the nerve that runs along the side of your foot. Pointed or high-heeled shoes will be painful to wear because of the pressure that is put on your bone and skin. It will get worse if you do a lot of walking and standing, especially if you are wearing uncomfortable shoes. You will also have a bump on the side or top of your foot. With a bunion you may feel pain, redness, and swelling at the joint behind your big toe. It’s also called hallux valgus and hallux abducto valgus. It can get red, swollen, and hurt when you wear certain shoes. A bunion is a bump or a lump on the side or top of your foot.
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