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Valgus Bunion Treatment Options
Bunions are one of the most prevalent foot disorders. The medical term for bunions is Hallux Valgus. A bunion is a visible bump around the bug toe joint that deforms the toe and turns it inward. The big toe may turn so far inward that it may overlap the adjacent toe. This condition may cause soreness, inflammation, and swelling in the affected area. This condition can even change the gait of the person affected.Some patients may also develop bunions on the other side of their foot. These bunions are called Tailor's Bunion, or bunionette. These bunions develop on the other side of the foot at the base of the little toe, and cause the toe to bend inwards, towards the center of the foot.
The most common cause of bunions are the restrictive footwear men and women wear in the workplace. Women often wear tight narrow shoes for business attire that squeeze the foot and sometimes turn the toe inwards. Women often wear dress shoes that are too small for the feet, predisposing them to bunions. With restrictive, narrow shoes, the toes are pushed inward, causing the metatarsal to bend inward. Men and women with constrictive boots and dress footwear are at risk in developing bunions.
In mild cases, soaking the toes in warm water may provide some relief. The most effective is to wear shoes that exert less pressure on the toes and sides of the feet. Footwear with rocker soles will take some of the pressure off the affected region. Orthotics may relieve some of the pressure off the feet to and provide added support.
Other effective treatments involve forefoot products designed to relieve pressure on existing bunions and prevent further damage include…
- Bunion night splints
- Bunion shields
- Bunion dressing
