Bunion Surgeon Brooklyn

diabetic foot care doctor, bunion surgeon, and foot care doctor

Contact

Address: 1797 Pitkin Ave 2nd Floor #313, Brooklyn NY 11212

Phone: 646-647-8621

About US

Although surgery is the only way to fix a bunion, it may not be the best treatment option for you if you can sufficiently reduce your deformity’s pain and pressure through other means. We like to think about bunion treatment as a three-stage process; we recommend starting with the first and only moving to the next when your current strategies aren’t providing enough relief.

Stage One: Home Care

If your bunion is small and only causing occasional pain, you can usually manage it with simple at-home care. The most critical component of treatment at this stage is footwear. Avoid high heels or narrow shoes, and instead stick with roomy, comfy shoes with a complete toe box and low heels.

Other steps to help minimize bunion pain at this stage include:

• Buy over-the-counter moleskin pads and place them on your bunions in the morning, before you put on your shoes.

• Soak your feet in warm water (along with some Epsom salt) at the end of a long day.

• Maintain a healthy body weight—more pounds equal more pressure on the feet.

Stage Two: In-Office Conservative Treatments

When home remedies aren’t working, we can help you with additional measures to manage the pain. The goal at this stage is to help you walk comfortably and enjoy everyday activities without impairment. Options include:

• Custom orthotics or special shoes

• Night splints

• Cortisone injections

• Physical therapy exercises to help maintain joint mobility.

• Removal of any existing corns or calluses

Stage Three: Surgery

Suppose you’ve tried the stage two treatments and are still experiencing pain that prevents you from living the lifestyle you want. In that case, it’s likely time to consider surgery. Severe bunions (such as those where the big toe has already started “crossing over” the second) will typically require this stage of treatment.

Surgical approaches may vary based on the nature and severity of the bunion. Common procedures include: