| 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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are progressive deformities. Four principals apply: |
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The longer
you wait, the worse it gets |
The
Big
Picture
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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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in the larger view, having you 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 boot 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 your bunion
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