is there a cure for bunions?

Answer 1

get them surgically removed

Answer 2

the only cure is surgical correction. i work in podiatry office and there are different stages of bunion. check out myfootshop.com for some informative articles and helpful products for you. depending on severity of pain and discomfort the easiest step to help control pain with bunions is wider softer shoes, padding the bunion. if you are past those stages take a look at the site, it gives you an idea of the procedure used to correct, the disability and healing time. i think it will be helpful to you. use the source as direct link to site.

Answer 3

Bunions may be treated conservatively with changes in shoe gear, different orthotics (accommodative padding and shielding), rest, ice, and medications. These sorts of treatments address symptoms more than they correct the actual deformity. Surgery may be indicated if discomfort is severe enough, or when correction of the deformity is desired.

Surgery

Procedures are designed and chosen to correct a variety of pathologies that may be associated with the bunion deformity. For instance, procedures may address some combination of:

* removing the abnormal bony enlargement of the first metatarsal,
* realigning the first metatarsal bone relative to the adjacent metatarsal bone,
* straightening the great toe relative to the first metatarsal and adjacent toes,
* realigning the cartilagenous surfaces of the great toe joint,
* addressing arthritic changes associated with the great toe joint,
* repositioning the sesamoid bones beneath the first metatarsal bone,
* shortening, lengthening, raising, or lowering the first metatarsal bone, and
* correcting any abnormal bowing or misalignment within the great toe.

The age, health, lifestyle, and activity level of the patient may also play a role in the choice of procedure.

Bunion surgery can be performed under local, spinal, or general anesthetic. The trend has moved strongly towards using the less invasive local anesthesia over the years. A patient can expect a 6- to 8-week recovery period during which crutches are usually required for aid in mobility. It is much less common today as newer, more stable procedures and better forms of fixation (stabilizing the bone with screws and other hardware) are used.

Most bunions are managed without surgery, and foot specialists emphasize that prevention is always best. To minimize the chance of developing a bunion, choose shoes that have square/wide toe areas. Shoes, which are short, tight, or sharply pointed should be avoided. No other primate suffers from bunions as homo sapiens are the only species that wear shoes.

As well, avoid high-heeled shoes, because they are a major contributor to the development of bunions. If you are developing a bunion, wear shoes that are roomy enough not to put pressure on it, which should help with a large amount of the pain associated with a bunion. Shoes can be stretched professionally. Protective padding to cushion the bunion area (such as a non-medicated bunion pad which fits around the bony lump) should be worn with shoes. If bunions are left untreated, they can lead to the risk of serious infection in some patients (such as people with diabetes).

Orthotics: Bunion Cushions, Splints, Regulators

Other measures include various footwear like gelled toe spacers, bunion / toes separators, bunion regulators, bunion splints, and bunion cushions

Answer 4

I would recommend to speak to an orthopaedic surgeon about that. Not every bunion need to be operated. If it really gives you pain and you don't fit in any shoe anymore you should consider an operation. There is no other way around it.

Answer 5

A bunionectomy has been suggested but this isn't a sure-fire "cure". Bunions can sometimes return. But as this may not happen to you, I'd recommend you look into the procedure by asking your doctor about it.

Answer 6

This best advise is to see your GP who if he feels it is wise will refer you to a specialist. There is lots of information on the web but at the end of the day you need profressional advice.

Good Luck - they can be very painful.

Answer 7

if they get really painful and uncomfortable in footwear they need surgery to remove them. Some chiropodists may be able to help in the initial stages of them, but there isn't much help out there for them i am afraid.

Answer 8

There is an operation that can be done to straighten the joints

Answer 9

Yes, it is an operation, If your not Squeemish I will explain.Look up my profile and use my e.mail. ( My daughter had both feet done )

Answer 10

having an operation is the only way.