Podiatry

The bunion is defined as the enlargement of the bone around the tissue at the bottom of the big toe. These are caused mainly due to the long term use of shoes particularly tight fitting shoes and sometimes due to genetic factors etc. Due to the use of tight fitting shoes pressure is created on the tissue surrounding the joint and it swells and become tender causing the Bunion. The symptoms of the bunion include pain during walking, irritated skin around the bunion, joint redness etc. Inspite of surgery it can be treated by medications, by taking rest, by different orthotics etc. The surgery of the bunion includes removing of the abnormal bone enlargement, striating the great toe, repositioning the bones etc. The age, health, lifestyles also play an effective role in the choice of the procedure.