What Is a Bunion(Hallux Valgus)?
Bunions can be a painful foot deformity or just a little annoying to try to find shoes that fit. Either way if you are interested in learning more about bunions read on.
A bunion is a enlarged bump on the inside of the foot at the base of the big toe. A bunion, in its simplest definition, is a malalignment of the 1st metatarsal bone. The deformity could arise at the head of the bone or the base.
Over time a bunion can become a progressive deformity that can lead to other deformities like hammertoes, blisters and more. At the Center for Ankle and Foot Care in Leesburg and Clermont Florida you can get a thorough evaluation by our Board Certified foot surgeons. With over 20 years experience treating bunions you will be in great hands with our foot surgeons. Not sure if you have a bunion but have foot pain? Make an appointment online with our podiatrist and foot surgeons
Symptoms of a Bunion
Technically, you could have a bunion with no painful symptoms. A bunion is a bump at the first metatarsal head. Irritation at the 1st metatarsal head region and pain in the joint are very common symptoms of a bunion. Also, difficulty wearing shoe gear due to the bump.
If your Bunion symptoms persist with changing in shoe gear and other conservative means it may be time to consider being evaluated by one of the doctors at the Center for Ankle and Foot Care.
Dr. Henne and Dr. McGowan have been in private practice in Clermont, Florida since 2002 and have been helping people with bunions feel better all of that time.
Call 352-242-2502 to make an appointment with one of our doctors or click her to fill out an appointment request.
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