BUNIONS
Bunions: Relief for Aching Feet🦶
Expert Care by Dr. A. Mohan Krishna
A bunion (hallux valgus) is more than just a bump on the side of your big toe. It is a progressive foot deformity where your big toe starts to lean toward your second toe, causing a painful, bony protrusion at the base of the joint. 👠💥
Why Do Bunions Form?🔍
Bunions develop when the pressure of your body weight falls unevenly on the joints and tendons in your feet. This imbalance makes your big toe joint unstable.
Genetics: Often, the shape of your foot is inherited. 🧬
Improper Footwear: Tight, narrow, or high-heeled shoes can make a bunion much worse. 👠
Inflammatory Conditions: Such as rheumatoid arthritis. 🛡️
Common Symptoms⚠️
A Visible Bump: A bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe. 🦴
Pain & Soreness: Especially when wearing shoes or walking. 😫
Swelling & Redness: Inflammation around the big toe joint. 🔴
Corns or Calluses: These often develop where the first and second toes rub together. 🩹
Restricted Movement: Difficulty moving your big toe. 🧱
🩺 How Dr. A. Mohan Krishna Helps You
The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and stop the deformity from getting worse.
1. Expert Evaluation 📸 Dr. Mohan Krishna will examine your foot and check your range of motion. We use Weight-Bearing X-rays to see the alignment of your bones and determine the severity of the bunion.
2. Non-Surgical Treatment (Relieving the Pressure) 💊 Most bunions can be managed without surgery:
Change Your Shoes: Wear shoes with a wide toe box and plenty of room. No more “pointed” toes! 👟✅
Padding & Taping: Using “bunion pads” to cushion the painful area. 🩹
Orthotics: Custom shoe inserts to help distribute pressure evenly. 🦶
Icing: Applying ice after being on your feet for a long time to reduce swelling. 🧊
3. Surgical Solutions 🏥 If your bunion causes severe pain that limits your daily activities and doesn’t respond to new shoes, Dr. Mohan Krishna may recommend a Bunionectomy. This procedure involves:
Realigning the bone (osteotomy).
Removing the bony “bump.”
Correcting the tendons and ligaments around the big toe. 🛠️✨
Walk Comfortably Again!🌟
You don’t have to live with foot pain. Get a personalized treatment plan from Dr. A. Mohan Krishna at Bones and Joints Clinic today. 🏃♂️💨
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