Bunions
Treatment For Bunions in Calgary
Heritage Family Foot Clinic with Dr Tedman Donovan offers treatment for bunions in Calgary. Bunions are an abnormality that appears on the joint at the base of the big toe and can be caused by a number of different factors. Also known as Hallux Valgus, this bump is comprised of bone and gets larger as it sticks out. A bunion that grows on the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe is known as a Tailor's bunion and is less common but may cause just as much pain.
A bunion can be very painful and may disrupt your walking pattern as the condition worsens. This can start to cause pain elsewhere such as the ankles, knees, hips and lower back. Custom shoe inserts (orthotics), night splints, and bunion bandages may be prescribed to help. Contact us now to schedule an appointment.
Symptoms and Causes of Bunions
A bunion is an abnormality that generally shows when some part of your toe bone is enlarged or moves out of its place. We have curated a list of symptoms that can help you identify a bunion:
Observing a building bump on the outside of the base of your big toe
Swelling, redness, and soreness around your big toe area
Development of corn and calluses
If you are looking for a dependable podiatrist who treats bunions in Calgary, visit the Heritage Family Foot Clinic of Dr. Tedman Donovan, today. Apart from bunions, we help with a range of other foot conditions. Please speak to our team to seek help.
Several factors might result in the development of bunions. An inherited foot type, stress or an injury, as well as deformities (if any) at the time of birth, or developed over the years into adulthood, can cause bunions. Other causes that might lead to bunion might be specific arthritis, particularly with rheumatoid arthritis.
You can reduce the risk of the formation of a bunion by selectively wearing your high heels, and not wearing narrow or tight shoes. Need information about the treatment of bunions in Calgary? Feel free to reach out to us.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have tried to answer some of the most common questions about bunions. Have a look:
When Should I Visit a Doctor?
You can always visit your doctor as soon as you observe the development of bunions on your toes. There are instances where general treatments won’t work, and you might have to undergo surgery.
Surgeries are usually recommended for adults and not adolescents, as the bunion might come back as your feet are still in the growing stage. Irrespective of the severity of your bunion, if you observe any of the bunion symptoms, then immediately book an appointment.
What Are the Right Shoes and Accessories That Can Help with Bunions?
You can reverse your bunion to a certain extent by:
Using a toe spacer
Wearing proper fitting running shoes
Choosing to do bunion massages.
Buying shoes made of canvas or stretchy material
Wearing thin, loose socks to reduce pressure to the area.
Being fitted with the most appropriate fit as per your foot condition. Stores specializing in running may be quite helpful.
