Bunion In Reston, Manassas And Leesburg, VA Foot And Ankle Centers
A bunion is a hard, bony knob on the side of your big toe. Bunions are caused by uneven weight distribution on your toe joint. Over time, your toe joint becomes unstable and your body begins to mold the joint into a hard bump on the side of your toe.
Bunions are much more common in women; in fact, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, over half the women in America experience bunions at some point in their lives. Women often wear shoes that are too narrow and crush the toes. High heels add to the problem by pushing the toes forward.
Bunions can be caused by:
Tight, narrow shoes and high heels
Genetic bone deformity and foot type
Foot trauma or injury
Rheumatoid arthritis
Occupational foot stress
Bunions can result in you not being able to put on your shoes. You may also have trouble walking and doing your daily activities without pain. There are some simple therapies you can try to get relief from your bunion, such as:
Placing ice packs on your bunion for 15 minutes
Taping your foot to support the bunion and cushion it
Wearing shoe inserts or padding to cushion the bunion
Changing to wide, supportive shoes or sandals
Taking over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication
For large, painful bunions that don’t respond to conservative therapies, it’s best to see a podiatrist for additional treatment. The podiatrist can inject the area of your bunion with cortisone to reduce swelling and pain.
You may need surgery if your bunion pain gets severe and interferes with your life. The podiatrist may suggest one or more of these surgical procedures:
Straightening your foot and big toe
Removing swollen tissue around the joint in your toe
Fusing your big toe joints together
Removing some of the bone in your big toe
To learn more about painful bunions and effective bunion treatment,
call the experts at (703) 437-6333, Reston & Manassas Foot and Ankle Centers.
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Reston Foot and Ankle Center
1760 Reston Pkwy, Suite 310
Reston, VA 20190
Phone (703) 437-6333
Fax: (703) 437-7837
Manassas Foot and Ankle Center
8577A Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone (703) 368-7166
Fax: (703) 368-5103
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Reston Foot and Ankle Center
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Manassas Foot and Ankle Center
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm