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Bunions. Symptoms and Causes

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Bunions. Symptoms and Causes

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. It is a common foot problem that affects people of all ages, but it is most commonly seen in women and older adults. Bunions can be painful and limit mobility, making it difficult to wear certain types of shoes or participate in certain activities.

Symptoms of a bunion include:

  1. A bulging bump on the base of the big toe.
  2. Pain and tenderness in the affected area.
  3. Swelling or redness around the big toe joint.
  4. Stiffness in the big toe joint.
  5. Corns or calluses on the bump or on the second toe due to friction from shoes.
  6. Limited movement of the big toe.

The exact cause of bunions is not known, but several factors may contribute to their development. These include:

  1. Genetics: A tendency to develop bunions can be inherited.
  2. Foot structure: Abnormal foot structure, such as flat feet or low arches, can lead to bunions.
  3. Foot injuries: Injuries to the foot can cause the bones to shift and contribute to bunion development.
  4. Footwear: Tight, narrow, or high-heeled shoes can put pressure on the toes and contribute to bunion formation.
  5. Arthritis: Certain types of arthritis can cause inflammation in the joints and contribute to the development of bunions.

If you suspect you have a bunion, it is important to see a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment. Treatment options may include changes in footwear, padding and taping, medication, physical therapy, or surgery.

Podiatrists at European Foot & Ankle clinic provide minimally invasive bunion surgery.

Call to schedule an appointment for any our Chicago podiatry offices: 773-205-0106

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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

A bunion is an enlargement of the bone or tissue around a joint at the base of the big toe or at the base of the little toe. Bunions often form when the joint is stressed over a prolonged period. Bunions can be painful and make daily activities a challenge, as they can cause irritation, swelling and stiffness in the toe joints over time.

Modern minimally invasive bunion surgery allows smaller incisions and facilitates easier recovery for patients. Modern advances in minimally invasive bunion surgery techniques and technology have allowed for tiny incisions, a walking recovery, less postoperative pain, shorter operative time and an overall easier recovery.

With this technique, there is no need to open the joints which spare blood supply to the bones, so patients don’t have inner and external scar tissue as they would with traditional bunion surgery. This means a reduced time in physical therapy and less need for the painful break-up of scar tissue in the big toe joint.

Benefits of minimally invasive bunion surgery include improvement in deformity, pain and overall clinical appearance. Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction Surgery can relieve your pain, correct any related foot deformity, and help you resume your normal activities.

 

Call to schedule an appointment for any our Chicago podiatry offices: 773-205-0106

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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

What Is Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery?

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What Is Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery?

Traditional foot and ankle surgical techniques involve large incisions, extensive dissection inside the foot or ankle, and internal devices such as pins and screws to correct foot aa variety of problems. Such procedures often involve significant recovery time, pain and discomfort, and the disruption of soft tissue inside the body. Simply put, traditional surgery is not a walk in the park.

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), however, reduces or eliminates many of these unwelcome aspects of traditional surgery. MIS involves the use of specially designed surgical instruments and devices, along with an advanced imaging system called a fluoroscope, to see inside the body without having to make large incisions. Surgeons perform their procedures through extremely small ‘key-hole’ incisions in the foot or ankle.

Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery uses smaller incisions, usually 2-3 millimeters long, to allow for faster recovery while effectively correcting deformities. This is a highly skilled technique that requires advanced foot and ankle training, specialized equipment and has been validated by many foot and ankle experts over the past 30 years.

Minimally invasive bunionectomy involves less pain, a faster recovery, and better cosmetic results due to the small incisions. Open surgery, however, is used if implant placement in the distracted joint is necessary, it’s a more powerful correction for very severe bunion deformities. 

European Foot and Ankle Clinic is one of the pioneers in performing MIS techniques in successful correcting foot deformities. This advanced technique is utilized here by Dr Goshko and Dr Podolskiy since 2013. 

Call to schedule an appointment:  773-205-0106

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