Bunions

Bunions resemble cysts and even gout yet they require specialized treatment that differs from that used for other foot maladies. If you suspect you have bunions, you need an accurate diagnosis. Alternatively, if you know you have bunions, your most pressing concern is treatment. Let a foot specialist analyze your bunions and you will be provided with a customized treatment plan.

As an example, a review of your bunions at our Peoria, AZ office might reveal the bunion is best treated with padding and tape. The logic in using padding on bunions is it decreases pain and empowers the patient to function normally. The application of tape puts the patient’s foot in a conventional position and decreases stress.

Alternative treatment modalities for bunions include prescription orthotics, cortisone injections and anti-inflammatories. Prescription orthotics decrease the bunions stress, ultimately reducing the chances of deformity. Anti-inflammatories and cortisone shots offer considerable pain relief. However, if the treatment modalities described above do not provide relief, surgery will be considered.