Bunions are a slow-developing foot condition, so you can breathe a little easier knowing that you’re not going to develop a bunion overnight. However, once a bunion develops, are you destined for the operating table, or can you manage the condition conservatively? In today’s blog, we explain whether or not you’ll need surgery on your […]
My Bunion Is Getting Worse
Unlike an acute foot injury, bunions tend to develop slowly over time. They typically start off mild and without symptoms, but if you don’t pursue treatment, odds are the condition will slowly progress. Eventually, you will get to the point where your bunion is noticeably worse than it was weeks or months ago, and you […]
When Bunion Correction Goes Wrong – Hallux Varus
We’ve written a lot about the condition hallux valgus in the past, which is the medical term for a bunion, but we haven’t really talked about its lesser known counterpart hallux varus. Oftentimes hallux varus can develop as a result of a failed attempt to correct hallux valgus, but not always. In today’s blog, we […]
4 Signs That Your Bunion Needs Immediate Treatment
Bunions are an incredibly common issue in America, and it’s a condition that tends to get worse unless it is actively treated. So while we’re going to use today’s blog to spotlight some of the symptoms that suggest you should seek immediate attention for your bunion, the fact of the matter is that you should […]
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Doesn’t Increase Flatfoot Risk
Surgery can help to correct a clear and present issue, but when an area is surgically fixed or altered, it can have a ripple effect on other structures. Some people believe that the foot experiences that ripple effect after minimally invasive bunion correction, as some orthopedic specialists suggest that the corrective procedure could increase a […]