Find out when someone may benefit from a bunionectomy.
While bunions grow larger over time, there are ways to care for bunions on your own that may even slow the progression. Unfortunately, there may come a time when our Norwalk, CT, podiatrists Dr. Devang Patel and Dr. Shane Reynolds may recommend bunion surgery. Is bunion surgery right for you? It might be if,
You’re Dealing with Chronic Pain
Bunions can be incredibly painful, particularly as they get larger. While there are nonsurgical ways to ease the pain, if you’ve been dealing with unrelenting bunion pain for about a year and you’re tired of taking painkillers to alleviate your discomfort (or you find these options aren’t providing much relief), surgery may be the best option.
Nonsurgical Options Haven’t Worked
Before even considering surgery, our Norwalk, CT, podiatrists will provide you with a custom treatment plan to manage your bunion. This may include everything from foot exercises and custom orthotics to recommended certain footwear or a night splint; however, if you’ve exhausted all of these treatment options and they haven’t provided relief, it may be time to consider surgery.
You Can’t Enjoy Your Normal Routine
Nothing is worse than feeling like your day-to-day activities have been hampered by a bunion. Surgery may be recommended if you find that your constant throbbing foot pain keeps you from exercising, running errands or participating in activities that are important to you. Bunions that limit mobility and functionality are considered severe, and surgery may be the most effective treatment option in this case.
Your Bunion is Large
Is your bunion so large that you are unable to wear shoes comfortably? Is the big toe now crossing over your other toes? When a bunion gets too large, it can significantly impact the biomechanics of the feet and put too much stress on the other toes and bones. To prevent further complications, our Norwalk, CT, foot and ankle team may recommend bunion surgery to correct the large deformity.
If you are dealing with persistent bunion pain or your bunion is impacting your daily routine, you may want to speak with our Norwalk, CT, team about whether surgery is right for you. To schedule a consultation with our podiatrists, call Arch Foot Care Podiatrists at (203) 838-0442.