Los Angeles Podiatrist say that there are several mistakes patients make when considering bunion surgery. One of these mistakes is considering bunion surgery for the wrong reasons. Three potential reasons to consider undergoing bunion surgery are 1) having a painful boney bump at the base of the big toe 2) having pain within the big toe joint and 3) the big toe drifting laterally toward the smaller toes. When the big toe drifts toward the other toes, it can deform it causing it to become a hammertoe which is also a painful condition. Both of these foot issues can also make it difficult for patients to wear some shoes.
Luckily for patients that are experiencing bunion symptoms, there exists Los Angeles Foot Surgery. There are over 30 different procedures to treat bunions. The first step when considering bunion surgery is to visit a podiatrist to get an evaluation. From here you will be your foot surgeon will be able to determine which procedure is the best for you. Since there is no specific procedure that works best for everyone, doctors will often use a combination of procedures to get the best results possible.
It is important that patients recognize why it is that bunions occur in the first place. Although certain shoes make bunions more painful and accelerate their progression, they aren’t the cause of them. Bunions are mainly a result of a combination of hereditary factors such as faulty foot mechanics or alignment. The Podiatrist Los Angeles chosen to perform this procedure needs to address the alignment issues to reach long-term results. Mild bunions don’t always need to be treated surgically, although there are surgical procedures designed for that such as "mini-bunionectomies."
Just like with any other procedure, there are several risks that are associated with Foot Surgery Los Angeles. However, there is no other procedure that completely addresses this deformity. There is a lot of pain associated with these bunions and if left untreated, the condition will only worsen. There are many good procedures that treat pain and loss in motion in the big toe, also known as "hallux rigidus." This condition has four stages; the first two are often treated non surgically. It is important to consult your doctor at the first signs of symptoms so that surgery can be avoided if possible.
