About one-third of Americans have bunions. If you develop a bunion (bony protrusion) that bothers you, causes pain, or prevents you from staying active, see the experts at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. In The Dalles and Hood River, Oregon, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Gregory Stanley, MD, MBA, FAAOS, and the team offer bunion correction procedures to ease symptoms and restore your foot’s structure and function. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request one online today.
What are bunions?
Bunions are abnormalities at the base of the big toe joint, characterized by a bony bump that protrudes outward. It is often painful. While not always a cause for concern, severe bunions may prevent you from participating in your favorite activities or working out.
See the experts at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. at the first sign of joint pain in your feet.
Which symptoms may indicate bunion correction?
Bunions can cause the following symptoms:
- Joint pain at the base of the big toe
- Bony bump
- Swelling
- Redness
- Big toe stiffness
- Numbness at your big toe joint
- Decreased ability to bend your big toe
- Corns
- Calluses
- Pain when wearing shoes
- Hammertoes
The symptoms of a bunion could be mild or severe. You might not have any pain initially. However, bunion discomfort can gradually worsen when left untreated.
What are the risk factors for needing bunion correction?
The following are risk factors for bunions:
- Family history of bunions
- Abnormal bone structure
- Wearing uncomfortable shoes
- Pressure placed on the big toe joint
- Standing for long periods
- Being female
- Lupus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Certain foot mechanics
- History of foot injuries
- Being an athlete
More than 70% of individuals with bunions have a parent who has also had them.
Am I a candidate for bunion correction?
Diagnosing bunions at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. requires a review of your medical history, lifestyle habits, and symptoms.
Your provider examines your feet and toes and may order blood tests, imaging procedures, or other diagnostic tests to determine if you’re a candidate for bunion correction.
What does bunion correction consist of?
Bunion correction at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. might consist of one or more of the following treatments:
- Bunion taping or pads
- Footwear changes
- Orthotics
- Medications
- Ice packs
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
Your provider can correct bunions during minor surgery, restoring the function and structure of the affected joint.
Reduce the risk of further problems after surgery by not overtraining, wearing comfortable shoes, and seeing the experts at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. for preventive care.
Schedule an evaluation at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. by phone or request one online today to determine which type of bunion correction treatment is right for you.
