CAUSES

Bunions are hereditary and quite often they are exasperated by footwear. Bunions often form because of a mechanical imbalance called overpronation which is a biomechanical condition when your arches collapse and roll in when walking. This imbalance puts more pressure on the big toe joint resulting in a misalignment of the joint.

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TREATMENT

Effective treatment will address the biomechanical condition (overpronation) with custom orthotics to prevent the bunion from worsening. Custom orthotics will redistribute pressure away from the big joint toe. Anti-inflammatories may be prescribed for pain. Proper footwear may also be recommended.

 

If left untreated, the big toe joint may completely dislocate, needing surgical correction.