Conditions Treated
Bunions -
Hammertoes -
Corns -
Calluses -
Ingrown Nails -
Orthotics -
Warts -
Heel Pain -
Fungus Toenails -
Athlete's Foot
Pediatric Foot Problems -
Ankle Sprains -
Geriatric Foot Problems -
Foot Odor -
Arthritic Foot Conditions
Foot and Ankle Fractures -
Diabetic Foot Problems
Bunions
Hallux Abducto ValgusA bunion deformity is a structural deformity caused by abnormal biomechanics in which the first metatarsal drifts away from the second metatarsal. This causes the big toe (hallux) to drift towards the second toe. The result is a bump or prominence of the inside aspect of the foot and the big toe hitting up against the second toe.
With a course of conservative treatment consisting of anti-inflammatory medications and orthotics, the pain associated with the bunion may be alleviated and surgery can be delayed. Surgical correction, if indicated, is aimed at realigning the first metatarsal with the second.
Many patients will be able to wear comfortably fitting shoes within six to eight weeks, but a return to full activity might take up to three to six months.
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For additional information on bunions visit: www.apma.org/topics/bunions.htm
Hammertoes
Hammertoe
deformity is a structural deformity in which abnormal biomechanics cause
the toe(s) to contract at one, two or all three of the joints within that
toe. When in its early stages, the deformity is flexible.
Normally hammertoes by themselves are not painful, but with foot wear, the
prominent knuckle of the toe rubs the shoe, producing an area of
irritation which eventually forms a corn.
Temporary relief of painful symptoms can be achieved by having one of our podiatrists debride (trim) the corn often present with this deformity. When the contracture becomes rigid and nonflexible and increased swelling and pain persist, then surgical correction might become necessary to alleviate symptoms.
Corns and Calluses
Corns
and calluses are NOT soft tissue problems and there is no "root"
to be removed. No matter how much they are cut down or
debrided,
they will
return. Painful corns and calluses are the result of abnormal position
of the underlying bone. Often hammertoes become painful because a
bursal sac will develop between the bone and corn or callus. The
bursal sac can be treated with injections and anti-inflammatory medications.
If this relieves the symptoms then surgery can be delayed. If these
treatments fail, then structural correction of the hammertoe is
recommended by your physician.
Bunions - Hammertoes - Corns - Calluses - Ingrown Nails - Orthotics - Warts - Heel Pain - Fungus Toenails - Athlete's Foot
Pediatric Foot Problems - Ankle Sprains - Geriatric Foot Problems - Foot Odor - Arthritic Foot Conditions
Foot and Ankle Fractures - Diabetic Foot Problems
