Oakbrook Bunion slide procedure

A bunion, that bony protrusion that can occur at the base of your big toe where the joint attaches to the foot, may look little but it cause pain and discomfort that’s much bigger. At AFP Podiatry Lombard, we are pleased to offer safe and effective treatment with the bunion slide procedure. Not all bunions will require treatment, of course. If you are not suffering with any discomfort from it, monitoring of it may be the best course of action. Mild cases may only require lifestyle changes such as wearing more comfortable shoes or using orthotics such as bunion pads or arch supports, which we can prescribe for you. These work to redistribute the weight on your foot. But when pain leads to difficulties walking normally and threatens your ability to engage in your daily routine, that’s the time to seek out our Oakbrook foot care.

Surgery can be extremely useful as a remedy for bunions that are causing you problems. The bunion slide procedure is one such surgical method and the preferred one of our Oakbrook foot care. A small incision is made on the side of your foot, in an area that won’t be easily noticeable. A second incision is made to allow the joint and bone to be manually slid back into its normal anatomical position. Recovery can vary from as short as 6 weeks to as long as 6 months. Contributing factors include the extent to which your soft tissue and bone were affected by the surgery.

You may be wondering what causes a bunion to begin with. A major reason is that there is too much pressure on your big toe joint. Why does it occur? It can be because the shoes that you’re wearing are too tight. This is especially a problem for women who wear high-heeled shoes that pinch the foot, which accounts for why women more commonly are affected by bunions than men are. You can also get them due to having flat feet or the way you walk. The best way to deal with bunions is to take advantage of our Oakbrook foot care.

Highland Ave, Suite 100
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-4848