You’ve probably heard of the condition known as a bunion, but is also has a sister condition called a bunionette. So what is a bunionette, and how is it treated? We answer those questions and more into today’s blog. Understanding Bunionettes A bunionette is a small bony deformity on the base of your little toe. […]
Will My Bunion Come Back?
One of the most common questions we field when it comes to foot and ankle surgery is “What is the likelihood of my problem coming back?” It’s a fair question, and unfortunately we can never really give a straightforward answer because it depends on a number of factors, like what problem you had treated, how […]
Ask Dr. Silverman – Can You Fix My Bunion?
*Bothered by a painful bunion? Dr. Silverman discusses bunion surgery in today’s video. There are some conservative steps you can take to manage pain and discomfort from a bunion, but to truly correct the issue and put pain in the past, surgery may be necessary. Dr. Silverman talks about the procedure below. A minimally invasive […]
The Difference Between Bunions and Bunionettes
We’ve talked about bunions on the blog before, but we haven’t talked much about bunionettes. Turns out that a lot of people don’t know the difference between a bunion and a bunionette, so we thought we’d take a closer look at the two foot conditions, and give a general overview of treatment and prevention strategies. […]
Bunion Study Identifies Several Risk Factors
A large study has identified several factors that may make a person more susceptible to bunion development. The study, published online in Arthritis Care and Research, examined a cross-sectional analysis of more than 1,500 patients with bunions and their demographic information. The average age of subjects was 68.4 years, 68 percent were women, and 30 percent […]
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