Small Bunions Become Big Bunions...Don't Wait For That To Happen!

Bunion treated by Houston podiatrist and foot surgeon

You always noted how your mother and grandmother had a big bump on the side of their big toe and now you're noticing one on your foot. It's small and doesn't hurt, but you do NOT want it to get like your family's bunions...they can barely fit in shoes. The best time to address a small bunion is now...don't wait for it to become larger. The Houston Podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Institute of Texas, will be able to discuss how to treat your bunion, often without surgery, and prevent it from getting worse.

A bunion is an abnormal, bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. Your big toe joint becomes enlarged, forcing the toe to crowd against your other toes. This puts pressure on your big toe joint, pushing it outward beyond the normal profile of your foot, and resulting in pain. Bunions can also occur on the joint of your little toe (tailor’s bunion).

While tight-fitting shoes can contribute to developing bunions, the underlying biomechanics of the lower extremity is the primary factor. Early intervention can prevent bunions from becoming larger and more painful. Often, treatment involves conservative steps that may include changing your shoes, padding your bunion and wearing shoe inserts. More advanced cases may require surgery to relieve the pain.

Tanglewood Foot Specialists

1011 Augusta Dr. Suite 202

Houston, TX 77057

713-785-7881

Houston foot & ankle specialist Dr. Andrew Schneider offers sports podiatry, diabetic foot care, and treatment and surgery of all foot and ankle problems to residents of Houston Texas and surrounding areas. Contact us today for an immediate appointment.

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Call Tanglewood Foot Specialists today at (713) 785-7881 to schedule an appointment. When you call, request our free book, One Step Ahead: A Foot Owner’s Manual. One of the most common foot conditions that I see in my Houston, TX podiatry practice is hallux abductovalgus, more commonly known as a "Bunion." A bunion is a prominence on the inside of the foot, just before the big toe. Some people are more likely to develop a bunion, especially if a parent or grandparent had one. While there is treatment for a bunion in the early stages, most do not seek out treatment until it becomes problematic.

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