Bunions - Podiatrist, foot Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Foot Specialist, Toronto, ON

Bunions - Podiatrist, foot Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Foot Specialist, Toronto, ON

What is a bunion and what causes bunions?
A bunion is a painful enlargement at the big toe joint. The long first metatarsal bone drifts away from the other metatarsals. The big toe goes the opposite way, toward the other toes. This causes the big toe joint to stick out and rub against the shoe. Due to shoe irritation the bone may actually become thicker and a fluid filled sac, called a bursa, may form. When not treated properly, bunions tend to get gradually worse. Bunions may contribute to the development of hammertoes, corns and callouses. They often run in families and may be due to a hereditary mechanical imbalance in the foot.

How do I get rid of my bunion?
Most people think bunions and other foot problems mean painful hospital surgery or a lifetime of orthopaedic shoes. However, there is an alternative called minimal incision surgery. This is an ambulatory technique (you can walk right