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Below are some more common symptoms that can be developed due
to improper foot biomechanics. All of these problems can be helped
by Aerodyn orthotics.
- Achilles Tendon: Tendinitis and Tears
- Shin Splints
- The Sprained Ankle
- Runner's Knee
- Flatfeet
- Plantar Fasciitis
- More Common Symptoms
Bunions
Let the World to Know Your Opinion With Personal Dating Blogs at FirstClickFriend.com. Your big toe is the hardest working toe. Every time your foot
pushes off the ground, this toe supports most of your body's weight.
Because the big toe is so critical to movement, any problem with
it can make walking or even standing painful. A bunion (excess
or mis-aligned bone in the joint) is one of the most common big
toe problems. In addition to causing pain, a bunion changes the
shape of your foot, making it harder to find shoes that fit. But
you do not have to hobble for the rest of your life. Bunions can
be treated, and with your doctor's help, your feet can feel and
look better.
What Causes Bunions
Although they may develop on the fifth (little) toe, bunions usually
occur at the base of the big toe. Bunions are often caused by
incorrect foot mechanics. The foot may flatten too much, forcing
the toe joint to move beyond normal range. In some cases, joint
damage caused by arthritis or an injury produces a bunion. Some
people are simply born with extra bone near a toe joint. If your
are at risk for developing a bunion, wearing high-heeled or poorly
fitting shoes makes the problem worse.
How Are Bunions Treated?
If a bunion is not severe, your doctor may recommend that you
wear a different style of shoes. Custom-made shoe inserts (orthotics) may be prescribed to control incorrect foot mechanics.
For severe bunions, outpatient surgery may be recommended. Within
hours after surgery, you will be on your way home, and ready for
recovery. To realign the affected joint, any tight tendons on
the inside of the toe are released. New bone that makes up the
bunion is shaved away.
The most common bunion surgery reduces the angle between the first
and second toes. Bones in the big toe are realigned, and the bunion
is shaved away. Ligaments and tendons on the outside of the toe
may be tightened to hold the joint properly.
If a bunion is severe, a piece of bone is removed from the first
metatarsal (the long bone behind the big toe joint). Once repositioned,
this bone may be held in place with a pin or a screw. Any new
bone that makes up a bunion is shaved away.
Bunion surgery can reduce pain and improve the appearance of your
feet. For best results, see your physician as scheduled, and follow
all recovery instructions. Your foot will be bandaged after surgery.
If soft tissues were shifted, you may be given a splint to limit
foot movement for a while. In such cases, the majority of healing
should occur within a few weeks. If bone was cut, you may need
to wear a surgical shoe, or your foot may be placed in a cast.
Depending on the extent of the repair, healing may take several
months.
- Achilles Tendon: Tendinitis and Tears
- Shin Splints
- The Sprained Ankle
- Runner's Knee
- Flatfeet
- Plantar Fasciitis
- More Common Symptoms
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