Bunions and Hammertoes
Bunions are deformities that occur at the base of the big toe. The first metatarsal, the first long bone in the foot, shifts outward creating a protruding bump on the side of the foot and causing the big toe to shift toward the second toe. Hammertoes are deformities of the smaller toes in one or many directions causing buckling, corns, and pain in shoes. Hammertoes can affect one or all of the joints of the smaller toes.Causes of Bunions
Bunions are usually caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot as well as tight calf muscles and /or hamstrings. Having a certain foot type, therefore, makes a person more prone to developing bunions. Bunions could also be caused due to certain types of arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis or early onset Osteoarthritis. Narrow shoes do not cause bunions but can accelerate the deformity and cause increased pain. Bunion Symptoms
Numbness over bunionPain or soreness over bunionInflammation / redness / irritationBurning in the area
Bunion Diagnosis
The diagnosis of a bunion deformity is usually by visualization and clinical exam, but the subtle causes of your bunion can be seen on X-ray. At your consultation, Dr. Kristin Thomas and Dr. Zach Thomas will take x-rays of your foot, possibly make gait analysis measurements on the walking or running treadmill, make measurements and correlate clinical findings to find out why the bunion is being caused and where to direct treatment of your bunion. Bunion Treatment
There are both surgical and non-surgical bunion treatment options available, both with their pros and cons. Nonsurgical bunion treatment centers around slowing progression and limiting swelling, inflammation and pain with orthotics, shoe gear, and topical as well as oral medication. Surgical bunion treatment centers around addressing the root cause of the deformity, which is instability of the midfoot. Bunion Treatment in Columbus, Dublin, Powell, OH
At Performance Podiatry Ohio, Dr. Kristin Thomas and Dr. Zach Thomas offer both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for bunions. To schedule an appointment, please text or call Performance Podiatry at (614)-407-3171 or request an appointment online.Causes of Hammertoes
Hammertoes are usually caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot, imbalance of foot and leg muscles, trauma, tight fitting shoes, and tight calf muscles and/or hamstrings . Having a certain foot type, therefore, makes a person more prone to developing hammertoes. Bunions could also be caused due to certain types of arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis or early onset Osteoarthritis.Hammertoe Symptoms
Numbness over hammertoePain or soreness over hammertoeInflammation / redness / irritationBurning in the areaCorns, callus or blister formation OVER hammertoeBalance issuesCorn, callus or blister formation BETWEEN toesAthletes foot between toes
Hammertoe Diagonsis
The diagnosis of a hammertoe deformity is usually by visualization and clinical exam, but the subtle causes of your hammertoes can be seen on X-ray. At your consultation, Dr. Kristin Thomas and Dr. Zach Thomas will take x-rays of your foot, possibly make gait analysis measurements on the walking or running treadmill, make measurements and correlate clinical findings to find out why the bunion is being caused and where to direct treatment of your hammertoes. Hammertoe Treatment in Columbus, Ohio
There are both surgical and non-surgical hammertoe treatment options available, both with their pros and cons. Nonsurgical hammertoe treatment centers around slowing progression, keeping the toe straight and limiting swelling, inflammation and pain with tape, digital devices orthotics, shoe gear and stretching Surgical hammertoe treatment centers around addressing the root cause of the deformity. At Performance Podiatry Ohio, Dr. Kristin Thomas and Dr. Zach Thomas offer both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for hammertoes. To schedule an appointment, please text or call Performance Podiatry at (614)-407-3171 or request an appointment online.