Mild Bunions

A bunion is often a symptom of faulty mechanics of the foot and can also be connected to hereditary factors. A bunion is a protuberance of bone or tissue around the joint. This occurs at the base of the great toe which results the toe gradually moving in towards the smaller toes. Pain can be mild, moderate, or severe, making it difficult to walk in normal shoes. There are three types of bunions: Simple Bunion, Moderate Bunion, Severe Bunion.

STRUCTURAL BUNION
Structural bunions occur when the angle between the first and second metatarsal bones increases to a point where it is grater than normal. The increased angle of the metatarsals makes the big toe slant towards the other toes. Sometimes bony growths may form. Irritation and swelling often follow.

Severe Bunions

TREATMENT
The podiatrist surgically repositions the bone by decreasing the angle and uses a new titanium screw to keep it together. This new screw allows walking immediately post operatively, lessens healing time, and allows early return to shoes usually within several weeks.