{"id":2168,"date":"2014-08-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/natalien12.sg-host.com\/2014\/08\/15\/should-a-bunion-be-treated-surgically-or-not\/"},"modified":"2018-07-16T20:48:41","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T20:48:41","slug":"should-a-bunion-be-treated-surgically-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warnerorthopedics.com\/should-a-bunion-be-treated-surgically-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Should a bunion be treated surgically or not?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A bunion is a bump at the base of the big toe where it attaches to the foot, which is caused by the big toe pointing in toward the next toe and pushing the joint out. Because a bunion occurs at a joint, where the toe bends in normal walking, the entire body weight shifts because of the bunion. This causes excess pressure and friction from shoes that can lead to the development of calluses.<\/p>\n

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For many people, bunions can be hereditary and may be just one of several problems due to weak or misaligned foot structure. Bunions sometimes develop along with arthritis.<\/p>\n

Bunions are quite painful and often look unappealing \u2013 however they may not necessarily require surgery (even if you want to wear high-heels). Surgery should only be considered if an adequate course of non-operative care has failed to help. Simply telling a patient to wear wide shoes and avoid heels is not an adequate treatment plan all of the time; however, sometimes this simple treatment works.<\/p>\n

In order to properly treat a bunion and decide if surgery is needed, your doctor must do a thorough analysis of your foot\u2019s anatomy along with the rest of the linkage of the leg. In addition, your activity level and work should be considered. Finally, any problems like diabetes or osteoporosis must be considered. Surgery works well most times, but not every time and should never be selected lightly.<\/p>\n

Your foot doctor or surgeon will evaluate the bunion and decide what treatments will work, as there are a number of non-operative options available.<\/p>\n

Mild bunions that are not too painful can be treated with:<\/strong><\/p>\n