... use to describe inflammation of a joint. This most commonly occurs in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the foot. We tend to see this in a patient with a bunion or high arched foot. The main cause seems ...
A bunion is a common foot condition I see at my clinic. It is amazing the different sizes and shapes of bunions I have seen during my career. There are a couple of things I have noted during this time. ...
I have seen many types of bunion surgery after operating and practicing now for 15 years. Surgical techniques change and fixation changes and surgery in general tends to improve. What I mean by improvement ...
Bunions can be extremely painful. They can make everyday activities uncomfortable. These can be things like running or hiking or climbing or even just trying to wear shoes. The pain is often described ...
... may also be harmful, and they may even cause you to develop bunions.
If you plan on taking a shower in a public area, you should be especially careful, so you do not pick up any fungi. Showers are ...
Bunions come in all shapes and sizes. I have seen very large ones that are not painful and very small ones that are painful. It is amazing how it can really be all over the spectrum and size and pain ...
... other causes. Typically, the second toe is affected, and this happens because of an elongated second metatarsal and pressure from a bunion on the big toe. Corns can progress on the hammertoe deformity ...
Dr. Timothy Young Discusses Bunion Surgeries Part 3
After the surgery Dr. Young likes to keep close tabs on his patients' and their recovery. It is important that any post procedure pain is well-controlled. ...
Dr Timothy Young Discusses Bunion Surgeries, Part 2
Operating Room Preparation
Dr. Young and his staff will prepare the operating room by ensuring that the required equipment is sterilized ...
Dr Timothy Young Discusses Bunion Surgeries in Detail, Part 1 Bunion surgery is a common procedure performed by Dr Timothy Young and other Foot Surgeons to correct a bunion deformity. A bunion is ...
Bunion surgery can be highly rewarding for patients. When you have a bunion that causes pain daily or pressure in the shoe it is a great time to think about having it fixed. Having a bunion fixed these ...
... are regular aches and pains, bunion development, and clawed toes.
Fortunately, there are ways you can improve comfort, relieve pain, and maintain mobility in your feet. One of the best ways to deal ...
I get a lot of questions about what measures are helpful for conservative care of bunions. I think it is important to know that although there are no conservative measures that will ever reverse, fix ...
Bunions are primarily a genetic foot structure that is inherited from mom or dad. We see that it can skip generations as well. There seems to be a misconception that the bunion is just a growth on ...
There are a few things patients can do to heal faster from bunion surgery. I will review some ideas that patients can utilize that may decrease healing time frames. Most importantly one must follow ...
There are many different types of bunion surgeries. The majority that are performed currently can be divided into two types. The first being a procedure at the head of the first metatarsal and the ...
In the average week I see quite a few patients that are ready to finally have their bunion fixed. The large majority of patients I have seen for years and their bunions are becoming bigger and more ...
... have the beginning of a bunion or juvenile bunion. This is similar but often more aggressive than the adult form of a bunion involving prominence of the first metatarsal head. Further back on the foot ...
I have been operating on bunions now for over 15 years and have seen all sizes and shapes of bunions. It is interesting to see the techniques that have come in and out of favor. I have had an opportunity ...