Bunion Treatments
A bunion is a bump on the outside of the big toe joint. It is a misalignment of the bones in the foot. The bump is noted where your big toe meets the rest of your foot. The bump and deformity can gradually get worse over time making it difficult finding comfortable shoe gear. It also can cause other toes to become deformed when you have a bunion for a long time.
Bunions can occur at any age, starting in childhood. The misalignment can be genetically inherited, meaning someone in your family also had/has a bunion. Specific foot types can predispose you to having a bunion including flat feet which cause the joints to move out of their normal position. Wearing improperly fitting shoe gear can also contribute to a bunion deformity.
Bunion Causes:
- Genetics – foot types are inherited and may predispose individuals to bunion development secondary to biomechanical abnormalities.
- Long term use of poorly fitting, inappropriate footwear.
- Joint instability.
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Rheumatologic disorders (i.e. inflammatory joint diseases)
- Injury
- Congenital deformities
Bunion Symptoms:
- Abnormal bump to the side of the foot, which can grow larger.
- Pain and tenderness at the bump or great toe.
- Stiffness or restricted motion at the great toe joint.
- Inflammation and redness.
- Painful pressure of the great toe against the adjacent or second toe.
- Callus or thickening of skin on the side of the foot or near the bunion.
- Pain and swelling that can affect how the big toe joint moves and how you walk.
Tips to Help Manage Bunion Pain:
- Purchase appropriately sized footwear, preferably those with a deep and wide toe box. Shop at a store with well trained staff that have the ability to correctly measure your feet. It is recommended to have your feet measured regularly.
- Avoid high heeled shoes – these will likely put more pressure against the bunion.
- Offload the pressure area: use of padding against the bunion is often helpful with pain relief. Make sure the pad is not so large as to cause the shoe to fit tighter, which may be painful.
- Inserts or custom orthotics can be used in shoe gear to help the foot function properly and can slow the progression of the deformity.
- Use of toe spacers may relieve pressure against the bunion as well as between the 1st and 2nd toes.
- Apply ice to any inflamed areas.
- If you are able to use over the counter pain medication, particularly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, this may be helpful managing moderate pain. Speak with your podiatrist if pain lasts more than a few days.
If you find that you have a bunion which is causing you pain despite trying the above recommendations it is time to have an evaluation by a podiatrist. It is important not to ignore bunion pain, as it can result in other foot issues.
Surgery is the only way to remove the bunion deformity. A thorough exam, evaluation and x-rays are performed to determine the proper procedure that is needed to correct each bunion. Surgery options can include minimally invasive correction, cutting and realigning bones while securing them with screws, plates, etc, or fusing two bones together to remove excess motion or arthritis that may have formed. These procedures all have a different recovery period and will be explained by your surgeon. Contact your local FASMA office to schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained specialists.
FASMA Doctors Performing This Specialty / Service
Locations
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Shenandoah Podiatry – Roanoke, VA
60 Summerfield CT #102
Roanoke, VA 24019
Phone: 540-904-1458
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Chapel Hill, NC
1506 E. Franklin Street Suite 104
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 919-960-8858
Fax: 919-960-2882
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Charlottesville, VA (Abbey Road)
2050 Abbey Road Suite C
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone: 434-295-4443
Fax: 434-295-8598
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Culpeper, VA
530 Sunset Lane Suite A
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540-825-6113
Fax: 540-825-4937
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Clarksville, MD
6100 Day Long Lane Suite 208
Clarksville, MD 21029
Phone: 443-535-8770
Fax: 443-535-8775
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Frederick, MD
63 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite C
Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: 301-696-0818
Fax: 301-696-8872
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Palmetto Podiatry Group of Anderson
2126B N Hwy 81
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 231-6395
Fax: (864) 231-6520
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Manassas, VA
8577A Sudley Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: (703) 368-7166
Fax: (703) 368-5103
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Reston, VA (Reston Pkwy)
1760 Reston Pkwy., Ste 310
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (703) 723-2719
Fax: (866) 453-6775
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Washington, DC (19th Street)
1145 19th Street NW Suite 605
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-833-9109
Fax: 202-833-5762
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Mt Airy, MD (South)
1502 S. Main Street Suite 307
Mt Airy, MD 21771
Phone: 301-829-2244
Fax: 833-915-0243
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Charlotte, NC (South Park)
6831 Fairview Road A
Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-376-3947
Fax: 704-376-9487
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Ashburn, VA
20905 Professional Plaza, Ste 310
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (703) 723-9267
Fax: (866) 453-6775
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McLean, VA
1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Suite 403
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 556-8637
Fax: (866) 453-6775
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Reston, VA (Hospital Campus)
1860 Town Center Drive Suite 220
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-391-0211
Fax: 703-880-1192
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Gastonia
251 Wilmot Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-861-0425
Fax: 704-861-0274
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Alpine Podiatry – Rock Hill
430 S. Herlong Avenue, Suite 105
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Phone: (803) 327-2217
Fax: (803) 327-2272
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Dunn, NC
721 Tilghman Drive Suite 300
Dunn, NC 28334
Phone: 910-892-3338
Fax: 910-892-2706
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Lake Ridge, VA
1721 Financial Loop
Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Phone: (703) 491-9500
Fax: (703) 491-9994
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Stafford, VA
945 Garrisonville Road
Stafford, VA 22554
Phone: (540) 720-0700
Fax: (540) 720-4449
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Henderson, NC
451 Ruin Creek Road Suite 202
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: 252-438-4426
Fax: 252-430-1709
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Raleigh, NC (Wake Forest Rd)
3801 Wake Forest Rd Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Rockville, MD (North Bethesda)
11801 Rockville Pike Suite 105
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-881-6222
Fax: 301-881-1639
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Kensington, MD
10605 Concord Street Suite 300
Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-949-2000
Fax: 301-949-2002
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Rockville, MD (Shady Grove Rd)
15215 Shady Grove Rd Suite 307
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-268-7450
Fax: 301-949-8833
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Silver Spring, MD (International Drive)
3801 International Drive Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Phone: 301-598-0130
Fax: 301-598-5091
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Chevy Chase, MD
5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 945
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: 301-913-5225
Fax: 301-913-9145
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Washington, DC (1775 K Street)
1775 K Street NW Suite 580
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-331-9727
Fax: 202-887-0741
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Concord, NC
492 Copperfield Blvd NE
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: 704-788-9797
Fax: 704-788-6830
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University, NC
8310 Medical Plaza Drive Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 704-548-0222
Fax: 704-548-1157
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Silver Spring, MD (Fenton)
8630 Fenton Street Suite 324
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-587-5666
Fax: 301-589-4479
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Ballantyne, NC
9216 Ardrey Kell Road Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: 704-544-6517
Fax: 704-544-2988
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Greencastle, PA
50 Eastern Ave Suite 122
Greencastle, PA 17225
Phone: 717-643-0795
Fax: 717-643-0833
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Hagerstown, MD
11110 Medical Campus Road Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: 301-739-1575
Fax: 301-739-1578
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Gettysburg, PA
506 W. Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-778-3338
Fax: 717-778-3340
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Holly Springs, NC
1004 Werrington Drive, Ste. 300
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Cary, NC
103 Parkway Office Court Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
Phone: 919-481-3338
Fax: 919-467-2436
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Wake Foot & Ankle – Wake Forest
833C Wake Forest Business Park
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: 919-230-7233
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Frederick, MD (Solarex Ct) – CLOSED
Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: 301-696-0818
Fax: 301-696-8872
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Alleghany, VA
1 ARH Lane Suite 101
Low Moor, VA 24457
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615
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Roanoke, VA
222 Walnut Avenue SW
Roanoke , VA 24016
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-343-2457
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Salem, VA
1802 Braeburn Drive Suite A2130
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615
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Apex, NC
1001 Pemberton Hill Road Suite 102
Apex, NC 27502
Phone: 919-363-3310
Fax: 919-363-3370
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Private: Benson, NC
1 Medical Drive
Benson, NC 27504
Phone: 919-363-3310
Fax: 919-363-3370
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Matthews, NC
534 West John St. Suite 100
Matthews, NC 28105
Phone: 704-847-9788
Fax: 704-849-2928
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Waxhaw, NC
323 N. Broome St.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: 704-847-9788
Fax: 704-849-2928
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Lincolnton, NC
626 Clark Dr.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: 704-847-9788
Fax: 704-849-2928
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Annapolis, MD
128 Lubrano Drive Suite 301
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-266-7575
Fax: 410-266-7366
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Pasadena, MD
8155 Ritchie Highway Suite B
Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: 410-768-5800
Fax: 410-768-5806
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Charlotte, NC (Pineville)
10370 Park Rd. #100
Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-542-8253
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Greenbelt, MD
7501 Greenway Center Dr Suite 810
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-577-4464
Fax: 301-577-4702
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Fairfax, VA (Hamaker Court)
3020 Hamaker Court Suite 201
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703-207-0073
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Richmond, VA
1465 Johnston Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-320-3668
Fax: 844-468-5770
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Silver Spring, MD (White Oak)
2415 Musgrove Road Suite 103
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: 301-384-6500
Fax: 301-384-6670
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Alpine Podiatry – Fort Mill
105 Ben Casey Drive, Suite 133
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone: (803) 396-8670
Fax: (803) 396-8657
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Huntersville, NC
16419 Northcross Dr Suite A
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: 704-987-9585
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Harrisburg, PA
4033 Linglestown Road Suite 1
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717-651-0000
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Hampton, VA
2210 Executive Drive Suite E
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 757-896-8800
Fax: 757-896-8832
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Newport News, VA
754 McGuire Place
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-599-5710
Fax: 757-591-0552
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Mountain Island, NC
10310 Couloak Drive Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28216
Phone: 704-971-4000
Fax: 704-971-2379
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Mechanicsburg, PA
2025 Technology Parkway Suite 201
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: 717-651-0000
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Gaithersburg, MD
702 Russell Avenue, Suite 103 PNC Bank Building
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: (301) 948-3668
Fax: (301) 926-7787
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Newport, PA
300 Bretz Ct
Newport, PA 17074
Phone: 717-651-0000
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Martinsville, VA
1 Dudley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615
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Mooresville, NC
206 Joe Knox Avenue Suite D
Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: 704-235-0474
Fax: 704-660-3987