Ankle and Foot Specialists & Orthopedic Surgeon

That painful disfigurement in the big toe may be a bunion. If you do not treat it properly, it could prompt other kinds of foot conditions. If the torment continues regardless of your earnest attempts to ease the pain on your own, it is a good idea to visit foot and lower leg trained professionals. Drs. Angela Granata and Jaymes at the famous Battle Born Bone and Joint Center treat bunions in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. They will work with you to determine the best course of action for your condition.

Bunions

It is a distortion of your large toe. Clinically known as hallux valgus, the condition might be excruciating and influence your capacity to walk and wear certain shoes. Anybody could get a bunion. Women are more susceptible to having bunions than men.

How would you know if you have a bunion?

Manifestations of bunions are inclusive of the following:

• Confined development in the big toe
• A swelling ball at the large toe base
• Advancement of corns or calluses at the initial and second toe
• Growing, redness, or agony around your big toe

The choice of shoe may impact the development and irritation of bunions. Shoes with limiting space for the toes as well as high heeled shoes irritate the toe and encourage the growth of bunions.

What kinds of foot issues happen with a bunion?

Bunions could prompt other foot conditions inclusive of the following:

Hammertoe: the unusual bend of a center toe joint

Bursitis: aggravation of the liquid-filled sacs in the toe joints

Metatarsalgia: agony and aggravation at the chunk of your feet

How do you treat bunions?

• Utilization of cushions or unique pads around the bunion
• Medical procedure
• Changing the shoes for improved comfort
• Icing and over-the-counter pain medication

If the bunions cause pain after moderate treatment, Dr. Granata might suggest thinking about a medical procedure. In that methodology, Dr. Granata would realign the ligaments, bones, and tendons in the big toe for improving the situation and mitigate your symptoms. Rest assured that Dr. Granata would perform bunion surgery in a single day. The recovery time is dependent on the seriousness of the condition.

In addition to bunions, Dr. Granata also performs the treatment of ingrown toenails.

How to treat an ingrown toenail?

Dr. Granata suggests you attempt the following nonsurgical treatment techniques for the ingrown toenail:

• Soaking the influenced foot in warm water for four times every day
• Using OTC pain medicine
• Wearing shoes with a lot of space for the toes

On the off chance that after trying the aforementioned remedies you continue to experience pain, redness, or puss coming from the ingrown toenail, it is likely it has become infected. For this situation, you should visit the doctor right away. Treatment choices may incorporate fractional or complete expulsion of the influenced toenail, alongside evacuation of the hidden nail bed along with any other influenced delicate tissue on the nail.

Dr. Granata might suggest a medical procedure if you suffer from recurring ingrown toenails.

For more information about bunions and treatment choices, call Battle Born Bone & Joint Center or book an appointment online.