Bunion and Hammertoe Treatment - San Francisco Podiatrist Union Square CA

Bunions and Hammertoes Treatment Options - San Francisco Podiatrist Union Square CA
Dr. Bill Metaxas discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments of Bunions and Hammertoes.
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What are the Treatment Options for Bunions?
When bunions are causing mild to moderate pain, the simplest solution to try is a wider, more accommodating shoe. This includes lower heels, softer leather, wider toe boxes and gym shoes. Cushions may provide relief from shoe pressure over the prominence. Anti-inflammatory medication may also provide relief.
When the bunion is painful despite the conservative therapy options or you cannot find shoes that are comfortable, surgical correction should be discussed with your podiatric physician. The longer surgery is delayed in a symptomatic foot, the greater the amount of arthritis that develops, and the more complicated the surgery becomes. Patients who have their symptomatic bunion corrected earlier tend to have greater satisfaction after the procedure.
What are the Treatment Options for Hammertoes?
When hammer toes and claw toes are causing mild to moderate pain, the simplest solution to try is a wider, more accommodating shoe to allow room for the toes to move. This includes lower heels, softer leather, wider toe boxes, and gym shoes. Use of a pumice stone to thin any corns and callouses is sometimes helpful. Cushions and various soft pads may provide relief from shoe pressure over the toes. Never use a medicated corn pad since these contain a strong acid which does not know the difference between the bad and good skin and can lead to a chemical burn or deep open sore which can become infected.
When the hammer toes and claw toes are painful despite the conservative therapy options, or you cannot find shoes that are comfortable, surgical correction should be discussed with your podiatric physician. The longer surgery is delayed in a symptomatic foot, the greater the amount of deformity that develops, and the more complicated the surgery becomes. Patients who have their symptomatic hammer toes and claw toes corrected earlier tend to have greater satisfaction after the procedure. When these treatment options are no longer providing the comfort you need, consultation with your podiatric physician is advised to discuss surgical options.
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