Bunion Treatment Sydney CBD
Bunion Joint. Hallux Valgus Treatment
A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. The bony protrusion results in the big toe moving toward the 2nd toe and sometimes over-lapping in extreme cases.
Primarily it occurs at the Big Toe joint but can also develop at the 5th toe joint; called Bunionette or Tailors Bunion
Factors involved in Bunion development include:
- Wearing tight, narrow shoes.
- The shape of your foot.
- Deformity such as Flat Feet.
- Arthritis.
Management Options:
Conservative treatment
The clinic will guide you through a variety of treatment options that may include:
- Changing shoes. Wear roomy, comfortable shoes that provide plenty of space for your toes.
- Padding. Over-the-counter, nonmedicated bunion pads or cushions may be helpful. They can act as a buffer between your foot and your shoe and ease your pain.
- Medications. Anti-inflammatory topical or oral can help control the pain of a bunion. Cortisone injections also might help.
- Shoe inserts. Orthotic supports that slip into your shoes will distribute pressure evenly when you move your feet, reducing discomfort and stabilise the foot from “rolling”. The clinic uses a range of foot inserts from medical grade non customised to prescription-customised orthotics.
Surgical options
- If conservative treatment doesn’t relieve your symptoms, you might need surgery. Surgery is not recommended for cosmetic reasons; only when a bunion causes you frequent pain or interferes with your daily activities.
- There are many surgical procedures for bunions, and no one technique is best for every problem.
- Surgical procedures for bunions can be done as single procedures or in combination. They might involve:
- Removing the swollen tissue from the joint.
- Straightening the toe by removing part of the bone.
- Realigning one or more bones in the forefoot to a more normal position to correct the abnormal angle in your big toe joint.
- Joining the bones of your affected joint permanently.