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.”
The problem is progressive and can cause hammer toes and pain in the ball of the foot.
This term describes the position of the big toe in relationship to the midline of the foot. The problem is progressive and can cause hammer toes and pain in the ball of the foot.
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.
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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.
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Surgery for Bunions
Nail Fungus
Nail fungus has been difficult to successfully treat. Until recently the only options were topical or oral medication, each with limited benefit and potential side effects, such as liver damage.
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Heel Pain
When pain is located in the center of the heel into the arch when you first get up in the morning or after sitting for a period of time you likely have heel pain with associated plantar fasciitis.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common problem’s we see, successful conservative treatment occur’s in over 98% of the cases.
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Custom Orthotics
Custom-made orthotic devices are used to treat heel pain, plantar fasciitis, ball of foot pain, ankle type pain and lower leg and knee pain by controlling abnormal foot function.
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Bunions
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.”
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Lapiplasty®
Lapiplasty 3D bunion surgery is a recently developed type of surgery for the most severe of all bunion deformities.
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Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are very common. They are generally heredity and can also be caused by incorrect cutting of the nail itself.
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Plantar Warts
Plantar warts which are also called Verruca occur on the sole of the foot.
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Hammertoes
Hammer toe deformities are commonly caused by bunions, flatfeet, heredity factors along with improper fitting shoes.
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Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is an enlarged nerve that usually occurs between the third and fourth toes, but a neuroma can also occur between the second and third toes.
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Corns & Calluses
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. The pain you have is normally causes by a bone enlargement under the skin which is really causing the pain.
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Tailor’s Bunion
A Tailor’s Bunion is a painful enlargement of the bone on the outside edge of the foot, behind the small toe.
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