A Look at Bunions

A LOOKO BUNIONS WHAT IS A BUNION? I A bony formation on the joint at the base of the big toe CAUSES Overly tight shoes like high heels 4.4 million people report having bunions 9 out of 10 bunions affect every year women Genetics Flatfoot Arthritic Age conditions Bunions are most common in seniors O SYMPTOMS Red or calloused skin on the big toe's inside edge Pain around the big toe joint Bony protrusion at the big toe joint Abnormal angle of the big toe 9 PREVENTION Only wear shoes that fit ------ Shoes should Broad-toed and Avoid high fit the shape of your foot soft-soled heels and oth shoes are best pointed shoes Perform foot exercises to strengthen your feet + TREATMENT Use cushioned pads to protect the area Ice the affected area 2-3 times a day Consult your podiatrist • Foot surgery may be an option • Surgery removes swollen tissue and straightens the big toe Sources: Infographic Provided By: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHO 002211/ http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatm ents/understanding-bunions-treatment http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00155 midtownpodiatry http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/foot2 001/2001-06-06-bunions-main.htm#more www.midtownpodiatrynyc.com