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IF MY BUNION DOESN'T HURT, WHY TREAT IT?

Referring back to the diagram, it can be seen that with every bunion, there is an underlying deformity of the first metatarsal bone. This is not just cosmetic problem.

Bunions are not just ugly things. This deformity very much affects the way a person walks. It will limit the person's ability to push off when they walk forward. The heel bones have to be out of alignment for this to happen (pronation). It is interesting to note that there is a high correlation between knee, leg, hip and even lower back pain and bunion deformities. Often, patients have told me that their back and hips feet better or there is a sense of better balance after their surgery. This is no coincidence. The slightest change in how the feet work will affects the joints of the legs and back.

A bunion deformity is not just a cosmetic problem. It can affect not only your foot but the rest of you as well. Generally one's lifestyle activities are often affected when their feet are not in good working order.