Do you have painful Bunions?
If you answer Yes – you should seek medical assistance.
Now available is bunion treatment in Perth – read more..
Description:
Two main components contribute to the deformity of a bunion. Firstly, the first toe begins to deviate toward the middle of the foot and secondly there can be a displacement of the big toe back in the opposite direction, towards the smaller toes. This movement can result in clawing deformities to the smaller toes.
Incidence:
Bunions are a very common deformity in the foot. Bunions are regularly experienced by individuals with a family history and women that wear high heels. Bunions can affect people of all ages, including children. Bunions are most commonly seen in the middle aged and older generations.
Causes and contributing factors:
- Foot posture and biomechanics; rolling in can produce excessive loads on the 1st toe joint
- Family history
- Weak muscle strength or ligaments in the leg and foot.
- Incorrect footwear: Narrow toe area, tight or high-heeled shoes
- Trauma to the area
Symptoms:
- Inflammation, pain, redness or stiffness around the big toe may be seen
- Overlapping of the second toe causing a deformity of the other digits
Treatment:
Treatment is often decided upon by the severity of pain and deformity:
- Footwear with increased width and depth to provide extra support
- Orthoses to support the joint and provide the correct foot positioning to slow down the development of the bunion.
- Padding to the problem area
- Regular management of corns and calluses
- Surgery to the foot
For Bunion Treatment Perth contact Central City Podiatry today on 9221 4998
Our location :
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Perth City Station - 9221 4998
Additional useful health services :
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Central City Physiotherapy - 9421 1733
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Perth Chiropractic - 9221 4527
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