Bunions are not always caused by tight shoes, although they do make things worse. Most people have inherited a faulty foot structure and therefore the biomechanics of their feet are incorrect. In early stages, these faults can be addressed with night splints and custom foot orthotics to slow down or stop the progression of the bunion. Wearing shoes that accommodate your bunion is also critical. Other treatments options include anti-inflammatory or injection therapy to decrease the inflammation. In advanced cases, surgery is required to realign the toe to help restore normal function. There are many surgical options available including minimal incision surgery. To determine if you are a candidate for surgery, contact our office for a full examination.

Bunionettes

A bunionette is also known as Tailor's bunion and is similar to a bunion but occurs on the outside of the foot near the small toe. They are usually the result of abnormal foot mechanics (an unstable forefoot) but can be caused by trauma also. The treatments are similar to that of bunions.