Bunion Treatment Options

Bunion Treatment Options

Bunions appear small. But the pain they produce can be unbearable.

A single bunion can interrupt your daily life, making simple tasks like walking or exercise difficult. Fortunately, if you're having problems with bunions in Wesley Chapel, FL, Riverview/Apollo Beach, FL & Sun City Center, FL, relief isn't far away.

Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay can help. With additional offices in Zephyrhills and Valrico/Bloomingdale, their doctors are experts at providing specialized treatment. Every person, foot, and bunion is unique, needing to be treated on a case-by-case basis.

With this in mind, Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay provides an overview of the best treatment options available.

What Is a Bunion?

Bunions are caused by common deformities in the structure of the big toe and its joint. The first metatarsal, the bone that extends to the big toe, is pushed toward the center of the body. This causes the bone's head to protrude outward, creating a bony protrusion on the base of the toe.

If you think you may have bunions in Wesley Chapel, FL, Riverview/Apollo Beach, FL & Sun City Center, FL, consult a podiatrist. A doctor will recommend one of the following paths to treatment.

Non-surgical Options

Bunions develop most often due to wearing tight or improperly-padded footwear. For this reason, switching shoes may be enough to minimize the pain. Gel or foam inserts may also do the trick, by realigning the toes. In some cases, custom orthotics may be recommended by a doctor.

To reduce inflammation, over-the-counter medicine, like ibuprofen, is encouraged. While rarely used as a treatment for bunions, cortisone injections can be prescribed for pain management. As with any inflammation, rest and ice are also helpful.

Surgical Treatment

Bunions get worse over time. When routine evaluation and non-invasive treatment do not work, surgery may be required. A foot and ankle surgeon can work to reverse the damage to the joint. Doctors will usually either cut and remove part of the bone or create a fusion. In addition to reducing pain, the goal of surgery is to correct any bony or soft tissue changes the bunions have caused.

Find Pain Relief Today

A bunion makes walking painful, but take a step towards relief. In Wesley Chapel, FL, Riverview/Apollo Beach, FL & Sun City Center, FL, bunions will no longer be an issue. Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay can create a treatment plan that's right for you. In Wesley Chapel, call (813) 788-3600. For the Riverview/Apollo Beach area, dial (813) 633-5900. Contact the Sun City Center location at (813) 633-5900. The Zephyrhills and Valrico/Bloomingdale can also be reached at (813) 788-3600 and (813) 633-5900, respectively. Schedule an appointment now.

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