Bunions can often be managed with conservative care, especially when caught early enough. This means treating pain with over-the-counter painkillers and icing, wearing properly fitted and supportive shoes, and applying protective padding to the bunion before putting on shoes.
However, when you’ve taken all measures possible and you’re either still in pain or having trouble going about your daily activities due to your bunion, then it’s time to see Pivotal Foot And Ankle Surgeons for a more effective treatment plan.
Our goal is to find the right treatment options to effectively manage your bunion pain while preventing the need for surgery; however, in some cases, surgery may be the best choice.
You may need to consider bunion surgery (a bunionectomy) if:
- Your bunion is large enough that the big toe crosses over the smaller toes
- You deal with chronic inflammation and pain that isn’t responding to nonsurgical options
- Your pain makes it difficult to get through your daily routine or even move
