Bunions
Hallux Abductovalgus
What is a bunion?
A bunion is a common alteration in the foot's anatomy that leads to prominence at the first metatarsal-phalangeal (big toe) joint. It can be as subtle as a slightly deviated toe or as advanced as a first and second toe crossing over one another.
Why do I have bunions?
Bunions form for a variety of reasons. Hypermobility of the joints of the foot thereby forcing the foot to compensate can cause bunions to form. Other things such as shoe gear, nerve disorders, and genetic variations or disorders may also contribute to bunion formation. Because of the complexity of the deformity, correction of the deformity can also be complex. Therefore, there are many different ways to address and correct the deformity.
Approximately 150,000 bunion are corrected each year, with the majority being corrected by podiatric surgeons. As with any surgical intervention, bunion surgery should only be undergone if the pain and deformity from the bunions are limiting daily activities. Before deciding to have bunion corrective surgery, one must consider the possible side effects of surgical intervention. Typically, pain and loss of function are indications for elective surgery. An unsightly foot in the absence of pain, although inconvenient, is not necessarily a reason to have corrective surgery.
Bunions are formed by a number of different causes. There are a variety of different surgical approaches to fixing bunions depending on the cause
Come in today to talk to one of our doctors about whether or not bunion surgery is right for you.
More information coming soon
A bunion is a common alteration in the foot's anatomy that leads to prominence at the first metatarsal-phalangeal (big toe) joint. It can be as subtle as a slightly deviated toe or as advanced as a first and second toe crossing over one another.
Why do I have bunions?
Bunions form for a variety of reasons. Hypermobility of the joints of the foot thereby forcing the foot to compensate can cause bunions to form. Other things such as shoe gear, nerve disorders, and genetic variations or disorders may also contribute to bunion formation. Because of the complexity of the deformity, correction of the deformity can also be complex. Therefore, there are many different ways to address and correct the deformity.
Approximately 150,000 bunion are corrected each year, with the majority being corrected by podiatric surgeons. As with any surgical intervention, bunion surgery should only be undergone if the pain and deformity from the bunions are limiting daily activities. Before deciding to have bunion corrective surgery, one must consider the possible side effects of surgical intervention. Typically, pain and loss of function are indications for elective surgery. An unsightly foot in the absence of pain, although inconvenient, is not necessarily a reason to have corrective surgery.
Bunions are formed by a number of different causes. There are a variety of different surgical approaches to fixing bunions depending on the cause
Come in today to talk to one of our doctors about whether or not bunion surgery is right for you.
More information coming soon