In some cases, people who have bunions (hallux valgus) don't experience any symptoms as a result of the enlarged bone or tissue at the base of the big or little toe. Even so, when bunions are left untreated, your condition can grow severe, increasing your likelihood to receive surgery for bunions. Our team of podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland provides you exceptional care when experiencing bunions in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD.
Symptoms Of Bunions
Bunions develop gradually and are most often unrecognizable until the bony knob protrudes, or you notice:
- redness or swelling around the affected joint
- increased pain
It's important to take note of any symptoms because, with early intervention, you are decreasing your potential in receiving the inevitable bunion surgery.
Considering Your Condition
There are a few factors that our team of podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland encourage you to consider prior to discussing your bunion surgery options in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD.
Questions you may find to be helpful regarding the severity of your condition include:
- Even with constant foot care, is your bunion getting worse?
- Is your daily routine being impacted by your bunion (i.e. wearing shoes causes you incredible discomfort, joint pain has made standing/walking/using the stairs difficult, etc.)?
- Are non-invasive treatments improving your condition?
The sooner you are able to determine if your day-to-day is being affected as a result of bunions, the sooner you can begin the discussion of surgery.
Purpose of Bunion Surgery
Depending on the severity of your bunion, our podiatrists will offer a thorough examination and recommend surgery if believed necessary. If determined that bunion surgery will benefit you, benefits of receiving the procedure include:
- correcting/realigning/removing parts of the ligaments, tendons, or bone
- relieving your pain
- restoring the overall functionality of your foot
Protect Your Feet
For further questions regarding bunion surgery and if it's the next step for you, our team of podiatrists with Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland encourage you to schedule a visit with us, by calling one of our convenient locations:
Olney, MD, office: (301) 924-5044
Camp Springs/Clinton, MD, office: (301) 868-7670
Silver Spring, MD, office: (301) 439-0300
Kensington, MD, office: (301) 942-8110
Laurel and Maple Lawn, MD, office: (301) 317-6800