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Bunion Deformity (Hallux Valgus)

Bunion Deformity (Hallux Valgus)

A bunion ( hallux valgus) occurs when a tumor appears on the outside of the big toe. Bunion deformity happens because of constant pressure on the big toe joint. Finally, the toe joint comes out of alignment, and a bony tumor is shaped.

Causes

  • Stress from the way of walking or the form of the foot makes the big toe lean in the direction of the second toe.
  • Standing for a long time and wearing inappropriate, tight shoes will worsen bunion pain.

Symptoms and signs of bunions deformity

  • Redness and inflamed
  • Having trouble with bending the big toe, or feeling pain and burning while trying to bend it
  • Having trouble with wearing shoes
  • Thickened skin
  • Feeling pain and tightness in the toe tendons and joints

Treatment of bunions deformity in Dubai

Notice: that bunions don’t get lost. So most treatment of bunions deformity concentrates on relieving and decreasing symptoms.

These approaches include:

Using bunion pads: Using the bunion pads will act like a cushion in the area and free pain.
Choosing suitable footwear: Choosing shoes with vast and large space could get pressure out of the toes.
Using orthotic devices: Wearing custom-built shoes might be helpful to control pronation that can cause bunion formation. Also putting a separator between the big toe and second digit will relieve pain.
Taking medicine: Consuming nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication with ice packs can reduce pain and swelling.
Doing physical therapy: Performing physical and ultrasound therapy breaks up soft-tissue and reduces ache and inflammation.
Injections: Injection of steroids might decrease pain and swelling.
Last option is surgery. In other words, If nonsurgical treatments were not enough, and having extreme pain with walking, surgery will be recommended.