Bunions

Bunions normally present due to a biomechanical imbalance which happens over time. The deformity occurs when the muscles of the foot begins to pull in abnormal ways, which resulted in increased deformity to the first metatarsal phalangeal joint. When this happens the first metatarsal starts to deviate more towards the inside part of the foot and the toe starts to drift closer to the second toe.

Dr. Villani is trained in the newest innovation of foot and ankle surgery and is also now doing minimally invasive bunion corrections.

• Bump on the inside part of the big toe
• Pain, redness on inside part of the big toe
• Stiffness of the big toe joint
• Callus formation on inside part of the big toe
• Difficulty wearing shoes

Bunions are diagnosed after thorough history and physical exam with your foot and ankle doctor. X-rays are an important part of determining the severity of the bunions.

• Orthotics
• Help to prevent the abnormal biomechanical pull of the muscles, which can aid in slowing the progression of the deformity.
• Shoe wear modification – Wearing wider shoes to accommodate bunion.
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Steroid or “cortisone” injections into the joint space can reduce inflammation and reduce pain associated with bunions.
• CBD – CBD is a natural, nonsurgical way to help treat joint pain and inflammation
• Surgery

Depending on the specific procedure performed by your foot and ankle specialist different postoperative protocols are present. The majority of the procedures require some period of non-weightbearing after surgery. Your surgeon will have to further discuss these options and specific postoperative protocols depending on what specific procedure is the most appropriate for you.