Collin County Living Well Magazine Summer 2014 | Page 33

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Bunion
Deformity

here are many common
foot problems that occur
in the lower extremity. But
One of the most common
problems is bunion deformity. This is
a deformity where the big toe and the
bone under the big toe is displaced.
This in turn causes the big toe to be
By Dr. Reza Mobarak
pushed laterally or toward the small
toes. As this occurs, this will cause
the foot to widen which then causes
irritation to the big toe joint. The soft
tissues and the bones have pain due to
patient needs to be “off of their feet” for six to eight weeks.
this condition.
Some of the most common symptoms of a bunion defor- Ninety-five percent of our patients are walking in a below
mity may include: pain, swelling, and redness to the big toe knee walker in less than a week. Little swelling and little
joint. Burning is also a very common pain symptom, espe- pain is present after the procedure. The procedure is done at
cially when the big toe joint rubs again