After assessing the biomechanics and existing misalignment of your bones, the doctor will explain the various procedures and suggest which...
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When is it time for surgery?
For others, it’s a decision that takes years to make. People think they shouldn’t have surgery until in severe pain,...
Will my insurance cover this?
You want a surgeon who has the ability to figure out what is causing your particular bunion, and the experience...
How much pain will I really be in?
As long as you’re in the hands of an experienced bunion surgeon. According to those who perform the most bunionectomies,...
What’s the recovery like?
Your foot will be in a post-op surgical shoe. If your toes are exposed, you may be able to see...
If the shoe fits
Look for shoes that have a sturdy heel counter to keep the heel firmly in place and prevent hyper-pronating or...
What if I pretend I don’t have bunions?
Maybe in your ‘20s or ‘30s you can tolerate your bunions and work around them. But as you age, repetitive...
Home remedies
These remedies are meant to alleviate pain and soreness, but cannot reverse or prevent the bunion from forming. If you’re...
How can I prevent a bunion from happening?
If you have a bunion-causing structural imbalance in your foot, you will likely end up with a bunion–or two. What...
Who is prone to bunions?
As a result of your set of foot issues, combined with repetitive motion and stress over the years, bunions gradually...
Why me?
Often they’re caused by hyper-pronation of the feet, where you roll slightly onto the inside of the sole of the...
What else can happen if I have a bunion?
In fact, many women build a whole life around their bunions to accommodate them-wearing only super ‘comfortable’ shoes or developing...
Do I have a bunion?
In addition to pain, from minor to throbbing to sharp, there can be swelling of the joint and a hot,...
What is a bunion?
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about bunions. The fact is they’re genetic, and manageable. So what is...