Bunions

Foot tendonitis (tendinitis) is inflammation or irritation of a tendon in your foot. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Overuse usually causes foot tendonitis, but it can also be the result of an injury

Bunion Symptoms

Pain in a tendon that gets worse when you move.
Difficulty moving the joint.
Feeling a grating or crackling in the tendon.
Swelling, sometimes with heat or redness

Bunion Treatment

Corticosteroid injections: Corticosteroids (often called “steroids”) are often used because they work quickly to decrease the inflammation and pain.

Surgery: This is rarely For severe problems that do not respond to other treatments.

Manalapan, New Jersey Foot and Ankle is comprised of multidisciplinary podiatric physicians in Manalapan, New Jersey.

Manalapan, New Jersey Foot and Ankle offers the most advanced, most effective treatments for bunions in Manalapan, New Jersey and throughout New York City. At Manalapan, New Jersey Foot and Ankle, patients can get assistance with orthotics insoles and even bunion surgery in Downtown and Midtown Manalapan, New Jersey, New York.

What are bunions?
Defined by the Mayo Clinic as “a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe”. Medical intervention for bunions is provided at Manalapan, New Jersey Foot and Ankle.

What causes bunions?
Bunions develop when the big toe pushes against the next toe, this is caused by foot stress, arthritis, and tight shoes.
What is the treatment?

Treatment for bunions includes padding the foot, pain medication, changing shoes, orthotics, and surgery.

At Manalapan, New Jersey Foot and Ankle, bunion treatment is performed by our talented, board-certified surgeon and specialist Dr. Mark Sharobeem. For more complex cases, bunion surgery is sometimes recommended by our physicians. Bunion surgery generally involves an incision in the top or side of the big toe joint and the removal or realignment of soft tissue and bone. When performed by an expert podiatrist, patients can expect to experience significant relief from discomfort and realignment of the joint and the appearance of the feet will be greatly improved.

At Manalapan, New Jersey Foot and Ankle, our medical experts are able to tell you exactly how severe your bunion has become, and whether bunion surgery or any other type of treatment is necessary. Our outstanding podiatrists and supporting medical staff are always eager to help patients achieve all of their wellness and aesthetic goals, so contact us today for a free initial consultation.

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