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What Is the Best Treatment Option for Bunions?

Have bunions? A bunion is an enlargement of bone that forms at the base of the big toe. The main symptoms of a bunion are a bone Bunionsdeformity, inflammation, and pain. Various types of treatments are available to treat bunions, but the best treatment option for bunions is one that is performed by a professional. Dr. Zahid Ladha at Foot First Podiatry in New Albany, IN, offers treatments for bunions. Read on to find out how a podiatrist can help with bunions.

Padding & Taping. Bunion treatment often starts with padding and taping. Padding the bunions will ease your pain and allow you to continue an active life. Taping the bunions will keep your feet in a normal position, thus reducing pressure and pain. Padding and taping also prevents bunions from getting worse.

Bunion Splint. Wearing a bunion splint at night has been shown to be helpful when treating bunions. A bunion splint will hold your toe straight while you sleep. Splints help to correct the alignment, relieve pressure, and diminish pain. Bunion splints are a safe alternative to surgery.

Custom Orthotics. Your podiatrist may recommend custom orthotics (shoe inserts) to help position your foot correctly as it strikes the ground. Custom orthotics can prevent progression of bunions and alleviate pain. You can get custom-made orthotics from your New Albany, IN, podiatrist.

Steroid Injections- Steroid injections can ease your pain temporarily by decreasing inflammation. The injections usually comprise a local anesthetic and corticosteroid medication. They're most commonly injected into joints such as your elbow, hip, shoulder, wrist, and spine. You can receive a steroid shot at your podiatrist's office.

Bunion Surgery- If your bunion isn't painful, you do not need surgical treatment. If other treatments do not relieve your pain, Dr. Ladha may recommend surgery to remove your bunion. Bunion surgery will correct the deformity, alleviate your pain, and improve your foot function. Bunion surgery is usually performed in a surgery center or hospital under local or general anesthesia.

If you want to feel better and live well, call Foot First Podiatry at (812) 945-9221 today to schedule an appointment in New Albany, IN.

We will help you get rid of those bunions once and for all. You will experience exemplary service and state-of-the-art care at Foot First Podiatry!

Foot First Podiatry

3605 Northgate Ct Ste 206
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 945-9221 (812) 945-7141

Our Location

3605 Northgate Ct Ste 206 New Albany, IN 47150

Hours of Operation

The office is closed from 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch Monday thru Thursday.

Foot First Podiatry

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-1:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed