Bunion Treatment

There are many reasons a foot bunion may form — bunions involve a number of factors, including family history, shoe choice, increased motion, and abnormal bone structure. If something puts pressure on your big toe for a long time, that pressure can push the joint out of its normal spot.

Over time, the bunion forms to compensate for the toe being out of its natural space. Some common causes of extra pressure on your toe include:

Women are more likely to have bunions, as are people with relatives who have experienced bunions. Athletes and people who have suffered foot injuries are also more at risk of developing them.

Perhaps the most obvious sign of a bunion is a bump at the base of your toe. You can usually see and feel the bony bump. You can also experience:

Bunion pain can be tough to deal with, so if you notice any of these symptoms, turn to us at Mountain View Foot & Ankle. We can help.

Some people require only bunion pads or taping to relieve the pressure around the bunion. For more severe cases, however, bunion removal surgery may be the best way of addressing the problem.

Bunion removal involves making a small incision along the big toe joint so the toe can be repositioned. We’ll fix your toe in place and stitch the incision. The exact type of surgery will depend on the size of the bunion and other factors.

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