IT'S EASIER TO TREAT A BUNION IF CAUGHT EARLY ON
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
About one in five people will develop a bunion (or bunions) in their lifetime, Jeffrey R. DeSantis, DPM, President of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), tells Health. According to MedlinePlus, a bunionectomy involves a surgeon realigning the big toe, and removing the bony bump. Dr. DeSantis says he usually only recommends the procedure after a patient has tried non-surgical treatments and they didn't work.
Dr. Jeffrey DeSantis |
The good news is that most patients who opt for a bunionectomy don't even have to wear a cast afterwards, Dr. DeSantis says, adding that the recovery time isn't all that bad and normally includes one month in a boot, one month spent in tennis shoes, then up and walking normally again within 90 days. But it's crucial to check in with a qualified specialist as soon as you think you might have a bunion, Dr. DeSantis says, explaining that it's easier to treat a bunion if caught early on.
Source: Maggie O'Neill, Health [8/26/21]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News