Bunions or what you can call a foot deformity usually occur on the big toe and make it uncomfortable for people to walk. They usually grow slowly and gradually so that the bigger toe gets bent towards the next small toe. People feel a burning or numbing sensation and your toe may look sore, red, and tender.
So, if you are one of them wearing tight and unfitted shoes then you have a higher chance of developing bunions. Eazy Foot & Ankle has one of the best professionals at Rico Roberston, Beverly Hills. The podiatrist has all the bunion care. They make sure that you get the best treatments and prevent any further complications.
Bunions
Bunions are like extra bone growth, which are actually the deformity of the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP). They are formed at the joint of the bigger toe, where the bigger toe is pushed inwards and the metatarsal bones turn outward. It is commonly found in females wearing tight shoes or having arthritis or those who participate more in sports.
Symptoms:
The most common symptoms of bunions include:
- The most noticeable symptom is the hard bump that occurs at the base of the toe. This bump is immovable and painless at an early stage. However, as it progresses it will keep growing in size pushing the bigger toe inward.
- You might notice some blisters, corn, and calluses occurring on the toe due to the friction occurring inside the shoe.
- The bump would begin to redden and swollen leading to inflammation.
- There may be stiffness in the bigger toe
- In the more advanced stage, the bunion may turn more sensitive and painful making it difficult to wear shoes or any footwear.
Diagnosis
Once you have identified a good podiatrist at Beverly Hills, he may start diagnosing the condition by first checking your medical history, symptoms, and overall health. He will then also for an x-ray so that he can take a look at your feet.
Treatments
If the symptoms are better and the bunion size is not so big, the podiatrist would recommend some non-surgical treatments like:
- Orthotic devices
- Over-the-counter pain medications
- Nighttime toe splints
- Ice packs
- Make some changes to footwear
- Padding
If these treatments do not get you better, then the podiatrist would suggest you have surgery done. They are mainly suggested when the bunions are big enough to cause you pain and discomfort.
At Eazy Foot & Ankle, Beverly Hills they make use of a surgical procedure named Bunionectomy. In this outpatient procedure, the podiatrist will make small incisions that are not visible enough, but can straighten up the bones in your toe. This will remove the bump in your toe making it comfortable to wear a shoe.
After this procedure, you need to give support to your foot with a boot or a splint. For healing it will take about 6 to 8 weeks. For swelling you need to keep your feet elevated.
Make sure that you don’t delay taking up proper treatment before it is too late. Call your nearby podiatrist to book an appointment now.
