Women are especially prone to form bunions. What exactly is a bunion? This is a deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The toe becomes misaligned, being turned away from the midline of the body. So when shoes are worn, there is a resulting pressure on the big toe and inflammation may follow. This is the pain that is felt especially as the bunion grows bigger.
The problem can be even more pronounced in women because of wearing high-heeled shoes that are most likely also pointed at the toes. Because of this design, these types of shoes unfortunately tip the weight of the body forward. The toes in turn are squeezed into the shoes with narrow toes and can later become deformed as a result.
As the bunion becomes more severe, the joint where it is located can be seriously damaged and this can affect the normal functioning of the foot. The bunion can also damage the other toes and may lead to a condition called hammertoes. A hammertoe is when the middle joint of the toe bends and becomes stuck in that position. Toes may curl, corns and calluses may form, toe joints can be difficult to move, the there can be pain at the base of a toe or in the ball of the foot.
Bunion treatments are important if the pain becomes severe and interferes with daily routines. Some conservative treatments for bunions include relieving foot pressure by wearing shoes with enough room in the toe box. Use shoes with low heels, protect bunions with gel pads, use shoe inserts, or you may also wear a splint at night to help keep the toe straight. For the pain and inflammation, NSAIDS may be taken such as ibuprofen and aspirin. Warm soaks and ice packs may also help with pain relief.
If these conservative bunion treatments fail, then the only definitive treatment is bunionectomy. Over time, bunions usually get worse so if not treated, it will likely get larger and even more painful. There are different surgical procedures to treat bunions, depending on its severity. The traditional bunion surgery has a reputation of being painful. It involved cutting open the toe joint, sawing off parts of the bone, and then putting them back together. This very invasive operation is so painful that the patient can be left incapacitated for several weeks. Scarring is also to be expected because of the scope of the operation.
In recent years, there is an option called the minimally invasive bunionectomy. This no scar bunion surgery is also virtually painless and involves very short recovery time. This does not involve any cutting of the bone and no extensive incision is done. Only a keyhole surgery is performed, leaving it an almost scarless bunion surgery. However, not all foot surgeons can perform this operation. It is important that you choose a qualified podiatrist with extensive experience in both open bunionectomy and the newer non-invasive surgery techniques.
Double Board Certified Foot/Ankle Surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam has introduced the Lam modification no scar bunion surgery for patients in Florida. Today, people all over the country seek Dr. Lam for his minimally invasive scarless bunion surgery. He is also a published health writer and national foot/ankle lecturer. Voted top doctor by Naples National Network Florida 2008/2009, Voted amongst America's Top Podiatrists 2011. For more information on how to treat bunions,
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