Bunion Removal Los Angeles â?? Choosing Between Surgical and Non-Surgical Options

What
Is A Bunion?

A
bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the
big toe
.
The enlargement actually represents additional bone formation,
often in combination with a misalignment of the big toe. A less
common bunion is located at the joint at the base of the
smallest (fifth) toe. This bunion is sometimes referred to as a
tailor's bunion. If left untreated bunions can become inflamed
with redness, tenderness, and become very painful. To avoid
this situation many people undergo

bunion
treatment Los Angeles
,
which can help individuals in successfully getting rid of
the bunions.

Bunions
and Women

Women
are ten times more likely than men to become a victim of
bunions. This may be due to tight-fitting shoes and narrow-toed
high heels. Factors that prompt to the development of bunions
can also be genetically inherited. Other factors for the
development of bunions are nerve conditions and injuries to the
foot, while others are present from birth.

Bunion
removal Los Angeles

can effectively treat the symptoms for bunions such as
r
ed,
calloused skin along the inside edge of the big toe, a bony
bump at this site, pain over the joint and big toe turned
toward the other toes.

Different
Types of Treatments

Non-surgical
treatments

:
If you have a bunion, it is important that your feet get rest
by avoiding excessive walking, wearing loose/wider shoes or
sandals to relieve the irritating pain, avoiding high heels and
wearing walking shoes etc.. In some cases, anti-inflammation
medications can help to ease inflammation as well as pain.
Local cold-pack application may also be very helpful. Apart
from these,

bunion treatment Los
Angeles
's stretching exercises and custom insoles might add
further support and repositioning.

Surgical
treatments

:
For individuals whose bunions are causing intolerable pain and
restricting their daily activities, a
surgery
may be required to permanently remove the bunions.

Bunion removal Los
Angeles

can
correct deformity and relieve pain leading to improved function.
During this procedure, big toe is realigned and bony growth of
the bunion is removed. More often than not, surgeries are
successful. However, failure to relieve pain can result from the
big toe moving back to its previous deviated position even after
surgery. To avoid surgical failures, it is strongly recommended
to wear proper footwear and avoid some activities apart from
following the suggestions of the surgeon.

Which
One to Choose?

Bunions
can be very painful and unsightly. People who suffer from bunions
know how painful and debilitating they can be.

Bunion treatment

Los
Angeles

unfortunately
is not an easy undertaking, and may well require surgery.
A
lot of doctors are no longer choosing between surgical or
non-surgical treatment. Many are beginning to appreciate the
positive outcome and feedback when combining the two. Therefore,
it is advised to go for

bunion
removal Los Angeles

surgery
and then apply the non-surgical treatment during the
post-operative recovery phase.
Living
with bunions can truly be overwhelming; diagnosis of the problem
and treatment can truly enhance the quality of living for the
individual.