Hammer Toes & Bunions
Bunion and Hammertoe Treatment
A bunion, also known as “hallux valgus”, is impairment of the tissue at the base of the big toe, which causes an often-painful swelling on the joint. The hallux valgus brings various changes in the bony framework of the long bone on the side of the big toe. These changes reshape the long bones in your foot that connect your ankle to your toes, causing the big toe to lean toward the second toe and worsening the lump, often resulting in hammertoes.
Dealing with a large bump poking out at the base of your big toe is not easy. It can cause severe pain and stiffness, making it difficult to wear even the roomiest shoes. Bunion and Hammertoe are more likely to occur in women compared to men. Also, people with flexible joints are often seen to deal with bunions.
Though bunions are contagious, your poor lifestyle or the way you wear shoes or walk may also be the reason behind the impairment. Consult to a podiatrist without any delay if you’re dealing with any symptoms. He will diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
Bunion and Hammertoe Surgery
If you want to cure your painful bunion permanently, surgery is the only option. The right time of surgery is when your bunion is causing severe pain. Surgery can also be done because the bunion is causing other problems. The surgery aims to return the big toe to its correct position by taking the bump out.
Bunion and Hammertoe Treatment
Bunions and Hammertoe, without a doubt, cannot be cured without surgery. But, for many people, it may simply be a matter of wearing properly fitting shoes. And, fortunately, with some measures, you can ease the symptoms or slow down the progression of a bunion. All you have to do is change your routine, choose low-heeled foot-wear, maintain a healthy weight and protect the bunion with moleskin or gel-filled pad. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also prescribed in some cases.
Bunion and Hammertoe Treatment at Empire Foot & Ankle
We, under the roof of Empire Foot & Ankle, are on one goal which is to restore alignment and function and improve your standard of living. To give you comfort to wear any shoes you want, able to walk or even run, and heal your pain, we strive hard and ensure that we’re with you on the route of your recovery.
Get Answer To Your Most Asked Questions
Bunions are typically caused by structural foot problems that lead to misalignment of the big toe joint. They may worsen due to poor footwear choices (like tight or high-heeled shoes), arthritis, or genetic factors. Hammertoes often develop when bunions cause the toes to crowd, leading to abnormal bending of the smaller toes.
While surgery is the only permanent correction, non-surgical treatments can relieve discomfort. These include wearing properly fitting shoes, using bunion pads or toe spacers, taking anti-inflammatory medications, and maintaining a healthy weight. These steps may slow progression and ease symptoms.
You should consider surgery if the deformity is causing chronic pain, limiting your ability to walk or wear shoes comfortably, or affecting your daily activities. Surgery helps realign the toe and remove the bony bump, ultimately restoring function and relieving pain
At Empire Foot & Ankle, we offer a personalized approach to bunion and hammertoe care. Our podiatric specialists assess your condition and provide both conservative therapies and surgical correction when needed. Our goal is to restore alignment, function, and improve your comfort and mobility