Bunions – a common foot deformity that can impact your comfort and daily activities.
What is a Bunion?
A bunion is a deformity of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, located at the base of the big toe.
A bunion occurs when the first metatarsal bone turns outward, causing the big toe to point inward and resulting in the formation of an infamous bump.
Causes and Predisposing Factors
Foot structure plays a significant role in bunion formation, with inherited factors such as flat feet, low arches, and loose tendons contributing to the condition.
Both men and women are equally predisposed, but women tend to develop bunions more frequently due to weaker connective tissue and footwear choices, such as high heels that exert excessive pressure on the front of the foot.
Other Contributing Factors
Occupations that involve prolonged standing or walking, previous foot or ankle injuries, arthritic conditions affecting the MTP joint, and hormonal changes during pregnancy can also contribute to bunion development.
Symptoms and Impact
Bunions can make wearing shoes uncomfortable or painful, leading to foot abnormalities like hammertoes, corns, calluses, or ball-of-the-foot pain. They can significantly impact your quality of life by interfering with daily activities.
Treatment Options
While many bunions can be managed with conservative measures such as
Schedule an Examination
If you're experiencing bunion-related problems or discomfort, we encourage you to schedule an examination.
We will assess your condition and recommend treatment options to alleviate your symptoms and improve your foot health.
What is a Bunion?
A bunion is a deformity of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, located at the base of the big toe.
A bunion occurs when the first metatarsal bone turns outward, causing the big toe to point inward and resulting in the formation of an infamous bump.
Causes and Predisposing Factors
Foot structure plays a significant role in bunion formation, with inherited factors such as flat feet, low arches, and loose tendons contributing to the condition.
Both men and women are equally predisposed, but women tend to develop bunions more frequently due to weaker connective tissue and footwear choices, such as high heels that exert excessive pressure on the front of the foot.
Other Contributing Factors
Occupations that involve prolonged standing or walking, previous foot or ankle injuries, arthritic conditions affecting the MTP joint, and hormonal changes during pregnancy can also contribute to bunion development.
Symptoms and Impact
Bunions can make wearing shoes uncomfortable or painful, leading to foot abnormalities like hammertoes, corns, calluses, or ball-of-the-foot pain. They can significantly impact your quality of life by interfering with daily activities.
Treatment Options
While many bunions can be managed with conservative measures such as
- proper fitting footwear,
- padding,
- orthotics,
- foot & ankle muscle and tendon strengthening exercises, and
- pain management techniques,
- surgical intervention, may be necessary in cases where pain persists and quality of life is affected.
Schedule an Examination
If you're experiencing bunion-related problems or discomfort, we encourage you to schedule an examination.
We will assess your condition and recommend treatment options to alleviate your symptoms and improve your foot health.
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