What doctor looks at bunions?
If you have pain when you’re walking in flat shoes that should feel comfortable, make an appointment with a podiatrist (a foot specialist). It could be a bunion or some other problem. Your doctor will look at your foot. They may want to take an X-ray to decide how best to treat your bunion.
Can podiatrist help with bunions?
A podiatrist (chiropodist) can help you with common foot problems, including ingrown toenails and bunions.
Do you need a referral for bunion surgery?
You do not require a referral from any practitioner, including GP to consult with a podiatric surgeon.
Can you make a bunion go away without surgery?
For many, bunions and the pain they cause can be effectively managed without surgery. But surgery is the only way to get rid of bunions.
How long do you need to be off work after bunion surgery?
Most people who have bunion surgery recover well and can resume their usual activities in six to 12 weeks.
How bad does a bunion have to be for surgery?
You may need bunion surgery if you have severe foot pain that happens even when walking or wearing flat, comfortable shoes. Surgery may also be needed when chronic big toe inflammation and swelling isn’t relieved with rest or medicines.
Can I straighten my bunion without surgery?
In most cases, bunions can be treated nonsurgically. One of the podiatrists from our team can examine your bunion(s) and recommend a conservative treatment which includes one or more of the following: Custom shoe orthotics (inserts) that relieve pressure on the joint and align your weight in a more beneficial way.
When to consult Doctor about bunions?
When to see a doctor. Although bunions often require no medical treatment, see your doctor or a doctor who specializes in treating foot disorders (podiatrist or orthopedic foot specialist) if you have: Ongoing big toe or foot pain . A visible bump on your big toe joint. Decreased movement of your big toe or foot .
What kind of Doctor to get for bunion surgery?
It most commonly results from inherited structural problems within the foot. Most bunions do not require surgical treatment, but in some cases persistent pain makes surgery a suitable option. Bunion surgery is typically performed by a musculoskeletal (orthopedic) surgeon with special training in problems of the foot and ankle.
Do bunions ever require surgical treatment?
Bunions generally don’t require surgery unless there’s an underlying deformity that can’t otherwise be corrected or the pain becomes debilitating despite conservative treatment. The MTP joint helps us bear and distribute weight during a range of activities.
Who needs bunion surgery?
You may need bunion surgery if you have severe foot pain that happens even when walking or wearing flat, comfortable shoes. Surgery may also be needed when chronic big toe inflammation and swelling isn’t relieved with rest or medicines.