Many of us use our feet every day, and then there are those of us that rely on our feet to do our jobs, to run our errands and to do everything that we do in life. No matter what, foot ailments are a big issue and can be quite painful. Among some of the more common foot ailments are bunions, and while some bunions can be treated acutely and are relatively mild, this condition can also worsen and may even require surgery. Here at Ozark Foot & Ankle, PLC we can help when it comes to diagnosing foot problems and can even offer
bunion surgery in Fayetteville if needed.
Bunion Doctor in Fayetteville
While bunions are fairly common, they can vary in severity and it is usually this factor that will determine what kind of treatment will be needed in order to solve the issue. A bunion forms when the joint of the big toe begins to drift away from the other joints of the foot. This causes the foot to widen, and the big toe itself will begin to lean inward and it may overlap with the second toe instead of laying parallel to it. Both of these structural changes can make wearing any kind of footwear increasingly uncomfortable and difficult. If the condition is not that bad, then one of our podiatrists, Dr. Peck or Dr. Brantley, may simply prescribe a change of footwear or the application of specifically designed insoles that will help cushion your foot properly. But sometimes, severe bunions can only be treated with
bunion surgery in Fayetteville. This procedure is known as a bunionectomy and is a procedure that requires general anesthesia. The surgery mainly involves realigning the bone of the big toe and cutting the ligaments at the joint. For even worse bunions, then an osteotomy may be required, where a portion of the bone is cut and wires or screws may be surgically inserted in order to keep the toe in line.
If you believe that you may have a bunion, feel free to call us here at Ozark Foot & Ankle, PLC to learn more about or to schedule a meeting regarding
bunion surgery in Fayetteville. The sooner you have a bunion looked at, the more likely you will not need surgery, but our podiatrists here at Ozark Foot & Ankle, PLC will be able to take care of you no matter what state the bunion is in.
Ozark Foot & Ankle, PLC
2828 E. Millennium Place, Ste. 2
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
(479) 935-1004
By Ozark Foot & Ankle PLC
June 12, 2015
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