The Goal of Bunion Treatment
- Relieve bunion pain and discomfort
- Correct misalignment and deformity issues
- Restore mobility of the foot
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Bunion Treatment
Treating Bunions
As the severity of bunions varies between individuals, the line of treatment will vary too – which can range from conservative methods to surgical treatments.
Don’t let bunion pain restrict your movement!
Prompt and proper treatment is key to restoring comfort and quality of life.
What Are The Treatment
Options for Bunions?
Options for Bunions?
Conservative Methods
1
Footwear Modifications
Changing to comfortable footwear with wide or open toe box can help in reducing the pressure on toes.
2
Padding & Orthotics
The use of protective pads, custom-made shoe inserts, toe spacers and splints can help provide pain relief and prevent friction between toe joints.
3
Medications
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relief medications may be prescribed to relieve bunion pain and reduce swelling.
While conservative measures can offer symptomatic relief and slow down bunion progression, they cannot cure the bunion.
Surgical treatment remains the most definitive way of treating bunions.
Surgical Bunion Correction
The type of surgery and technique used will depend on the severity of the bunion. Usually, mild to moderate bunions can be effectively treated by minimally invasive surgery with reduced pain and faster recovery, while severe bunions tend to require traditional open surgery.
Osteotomy
In this method, small cuts will be made in the bones to correct joint alignment and straighten the big toe.
Arthrodesis
A method commonly recommended for cases of severe bunions or arthritis, where the arthritic joint surface is removed followed by the insertion of screws, wires or metal plates to facilitate healing.
Exostectomy
This method involves the removal of the bunion from the big toe joint, and is often performed in conjunction with an osteotomy to correct the alignment of the toe.
Dr Kevin Koo is experienced in performing keyhole bunion surgery, which results in minimal post-operative pain and scarring.
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