about Bunions
What is a Bunion?
A bunion is an enlargement of bone at the base of the big toe. It can occur on one or both feet. The big toe becomes deviated towards the second toe—this is called “Hallux Valgus.”
• A bunion (hallux valgus) is a structural deformity of the big toe joint
• Bunions are generally heredity
• Symptoms commonly include joint pain, inflammation, footwear irritation, and reduced function
• Treatment is guided by pain severity and functional limitation
Bunion correction is most commonly performed using a Chevron (Austin) bunionectomy for mild to moderate deformities, which realigns the metatarsal bone and restores proper joint position. In cases where the bunion is more advanced or unstable, a Lapiplasty® 3D bunion correction may be recommended to correct the deformity at its source and improve long-term stability. Surgery is typically considered when patients experience ongoing pain, discomfort, or difficulty wearing shoes that does not improve with padding, orthotics, or shoe modifications. Patients from Kansas City and Overland Park frequently seek evaluation when conservative care no longer provides relief.Dr. Bembynista is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in 1988.
about Bunions
Causes of Bunions and Progression
Our treatment
Non-Surgical Treatments for Bunions
If treated early in its progression, shoe changes, and possibly a custom orthotic, can help. Also, if big toe joint pain is present, an oral anti-inflammatory or topical analgesic cream should be tried. When you have pain in the big toe joint, that’s a form of capsulitis, which can be treated with a few injections of a mild steroid; this will normally help but will not stop the bunion progression.
Learn about Bunions
As seen on FOX4 News!
In this episode of ‘Ask the Experts’, FOX4 News is talking to Dr. Thomas Bembynista of KC Foot Care about bunions. Bunions occur for many reasons some are hereditary, and some are caused by injuries and activities shoes just aggravate the underlying problem.
Most bunions fall into a moderate category which is easily treated on an outpatient basis. Some bunions that are severe where are the big toe and second toe overlap require more extensive correction but with a very successful result. A common problem also is a bunion most people know by the turf toe or jammed big toe normally this is more on athletic people. It’s when the big toe doesn’t bend well.
When evaluating bunions and treatment it is important to make sure what do patient desires from treatment. There are conservative treatments that can reduce bunion pain and helped a patient with activities.
Trusted in Kansas City and Overland Park for 44 years, Dr. Thomas Bembynista, DPM, is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery since 1988 and a Diplomat of the Board (abfas.org). Patients rely on him for both conservative and surgical treatment of bunion’s.
About treatment
Surgery for Bunions
As seen on FOX4 News!
