When you have a thickening or swelling around the first joint of your big toe, then you likely have a bunion. The big toe becomes pushed inward, thus causing the other toes of the foot to become packed together. Pain may result from the joint of the toe becoming inflamed. Ultimately this may result in your inability to wear standard shoes. However, fortunately various types of bunion treatment are available.

 

It’s true that surgery is an option for treating bunions, but you should only consider it as your last resort. That is because the surgery could cause further complications, and no guarantee exists that a procedure will be successful. Various types of surgery available include: Read the rest of this entry »

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