Find out if you might want to consider getting bunion surgery.
If you’ve been dealing with bunions for a while now, the million-dollar question is, “Should I have surgery?” Our Silver Spring, MD, and Olney, Camp Springs, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Kensington, MD, podiatrists Dr. Michael Frank, Dr. Marc Goldberg, and Dr. Adam Lowy want patients to have a say when it comes to the treatments they receive. Wondering if bunion surgery is truly the next step to improving the health and function of your foot?
You’ve Tried Every Nonsurgical Treatment…
….And it’s just not cutting it. There are a variety of nonsurgical treatment options designed to alleviate bunion pain, swelling, and discomfort, from custom orthotics and special stretching exercises to proper footwear and specialty foot braces; however, when these treatment options aren’t providing you with relief from your bunions, then this could be a sign that it’s time to speak to our Silver Spring, MD, podiatrists about whether surgery is the next step.
You’re in A Lot of Pain
Bunions can be quite painful. If you find yourself in excruciating pain that impacts your daily routine and has you constantly popping painkillers then this is another sign that you may want to consider bunion surgery. You shouldn’t be dealing with chronic and persistent foot pain due to bunions. If pain has become your norm, then it might be time to consider surgery.
Your Routine is Greatly Impacted by Your Bunions
Are bunions ruling your life? Do they tell you whether you can go to the grocery store or on your morning walk? Do they dictate whether you can even put on shoes at all or whether you need to simply rest? If you find that your bunions are running the show and keeping you from the activities you both need to do and love, then this could be a sign that surgery could improve your foot health and quality of life.
The Bunion is Large
Bunions are progressive, meaning that the deformity will continue to grow over time. If the bunion is so large that it’s impossible to wear shoes comfortably, or if you notice that your big toe is crossing over or leaning toward your smaller toe this can cause even further structural issues and imbalances in your feet. If your bunion is large, surgery may be necessary to correct it.
Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland is the premier podiatry practice in Olney, Camp Springs, Silver Spring, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Kensington, MD. If you’d like to discuss bunion surgery with our team to see if it’s right for you, call us at (301) 924-5044, (301) 868-7670, (301) 439-0300, (301) 317-6800, or (301) 868-7670.