A bunion is characterized by a bump on the foot where the first metatarsal and the big toe protrudes. It is made of bone and tissue and it is basically a foot deformity that involves the missallignment of the big toe. Usually caused by ill-fitting footwear and excessive pressure on the toes. Women and dancers usually suffer from bunions. Other causes may be arthritis, polio or it could be hereditary.
Bunions are best prevented by wearing proper footwear. Ensure that toes have room to wiggle, and toes are not subjected to extreme pressure.
Common remedies to bunions are stretching and massages as well as specially design footwear. Surgery is a last resort for those who are experiencing unrelenting pain.
Bunionectomy
People who consider getting a bunionectomy are usually those that have exerted other options available. The operation is aimed to permanently relieve pain and deformity. The types of bunionectomy vary, and recovery period varies as well. Bunionectomy may range from the repair of tendons and ligaments to the removal of joint surfaces. Recovery period for simple cases are approximated at four to eight weeks and complicated cases may well go into a year or two.
It is important to follow your doctor’s advice and non-weight bearing restriction. Watch out for signs of complications like high fever, severe pain or discharge from your wound.
Helpful items to have around during your recovery period would be a Cast Cooler to prevent your cast from itching, a Cast Cover to make sure your cast doesn’t get wet, and a Cold Therapy unit to manage swelling and pain.
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