| Bunion |
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Bunions are one of the most common
forefoot deformities treated at The Walking Clinic. Although common
throughout the world, they are a complex deformity and they are
best treated by foot specialists. |
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deformities. Therefore, four principals apply: |
The
Big
Picture
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The longer you wait, the worse it gets |
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The worse it gets, the more work required to correct
it |
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The more work performed to correct it, the more healing
that your body must do |
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The longer you wait, the older you get and the slower
your body will heal |
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bunion corrected earlier rather than later should mean less deformity,
less surgery, less healing and faster recovery. |
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Grading
Your
Bunion
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Grade
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Dorsal
or dorso-medial bump |
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I
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Grade
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Great toe
migrates towards 2nd toe |
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| II |
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Grade
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Great toe
migrates under 2nd toe |
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| III |
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Grade
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Great toe
migrates under 3rd toe and continues migrating until coming to rest
under all lesser toes |
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| IV |
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All bunions can be corrected on an out-patient
basis (no overnight stay). Dr. Sol does not recommend bunion correction
on both feet at the same time.
As stated above, earlier deformities require less
surgery than more progressed deformities. You should expect to
be able to walk in a surgical walking shoe after correction of
all Grade I and II and most Grade III bunions.
Cast and crutches are usually required temporarily
after correcting more progressed Grade III and all Grade IV bunions.
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What
To
Expect
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Dr. Sol is
Board Certifed in Foot & Ankle Surgery by The American Board
of Podiatric Surgery.
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Call us at (719)635-7700
with all your questions about
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bunion correction.
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