Im 15 and getting bunion surgery!!! im scared!!!?
they give you anesthesia...so yes you are asleep. it hurts but its not unbearable pain, after a couple of days, if you keep your foot up you will be fine. keep ice on it but not all day... you may get crutches depending on your doctor, everyone that i know of, including me, had a cane, and after you have the surgery and recover from the anesthesia they take you to physical therapy and teach you how you're supposed to walk with the cane. You will be uncomfortable for a number of weeks, and believe me your friends will make fun of you, but its all good, just laugh along with them...;) if you are scared and not relaxed you could have a bad reaction to the anesthesia, so just be cool, you will be fine, i promise. Your blood work has to go well, mine did and i did some things that may have affected it before going into surgery (such as ink in my blood from a tattoo). You need to be off your feet for about a week, but you should take it easy regardless, no unecessary pressure. goooooddd luck...you will be fine
Is there a real alternative to surgery for 'curing' bunions?
Early treatments are aimed at easing the pain of bunions. These options include:• Changes in shoe wear: Wearing the right kind of shoes is very important. Choose shoes that have a wide toe box and forgo those with pointed toes or high heels which may aggravate the condition.• Padding: Pads placed over the area of the bunion can help minimize pain. You can get bunion pads from your podiatric surgeon or purchase them at a drug store.• Activity modifications: Avoid activity that causes bunion pain, including standing for long periods of time.• Medications: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help to relieve pain.• Icing: Applying an ice pack several times a day helps reduce inflammation and pain.• Injection therapy: Although rarely used in bunion treatment, injections of corticosteroids may be useful in treating the inflamed bursa (fluid-filled sac located in a joint) sometimes seen with bunions.• Orthotic devices: In some cases, custom orthotic devices may be provided by the podiatric surgeon.To know more - http://www.medfoot.com/bunions/
Are there any exercises to remove bunions instead of surgery?
The short answer to your question is yes, there are exercises that can be performed at home to treat a bunion. I am a big fan of this video. However, without more information about your specific case it is impossible to say how effective they will be for you.The thing is, it’s probably going to take more than just those exercises to treat your bunion. Strengthening and remobilizing the joint is a key part of recovery, but you also must deal with the inflammation that is causing the area to become irritated and swollen.As a bunion becomes increasingly inflamed, it will progress through 4 stages: mild, moderate, large, and severe.If your bunion progresses to the large or severe stages, home therapy is most likely not going to help much and you are likely to need surgical intervention to shave down the protruding bone. I won’t go into the details of surgery since that was not your question, but let’s just say it can be a nasty process that is best avoided.Now, if you have caught your bunion in the early to moderate stages, you are a candidate to use conservative treatments like home exercises to diminish its appearance and discomfort. First, watch that video I posted above and perform those exercises 5–7 times per week. Second, get some wide fitting shoes that can accommodate your bunion. Friction and rubbing will only worsen the inflammation and cause your bunion to grow. Third, get yourself some toe spacers. These are soft objects, usually some kind of gel, that act as a support mechanism to keep your big toe aligned properly and reduce the inflammation in your joint. I highly recommend this kit, based on my personal experiences. It actually has 5 different toe spacer designs that are specialized for different activities, and you can wear them inside your shoes without anyone knowing. Finally, ice the area and use anti-inflammatories/pain killers for the discomfort. Ice for 20 minutes at a time, then take a break for at least 40 minutes before icing again. Do this as frequently as possible.Best of luck to you!
Can bunions be reversed?
Yes, bunions can be reversed and your feet can be normal again. But for that you need to do some workout. Bunions can be revered if it is caused by some soft tissues deformity and not because of bone deformity. Some bunions are result of tight skin and ligaments. Whereas most people have already having crooked or bent bones so for them the last option is only the surgery.Now the question arises in your mind that how to identify if I need surgery or not for correcting bunions.Well a good step is to try and move your big toe up and down all the way to the bottom and all the way to top. If it pain and hurt, you will hear a crunchy grinding type noise which means you have osteoarthritis. At that time no surgical treatment or natural treatment does anything to reverse your foot to normal again.But if the big toe is easily been able to follow these motions then it can be corrected with the surgical and as well as home treatment.https://www.bestfootcares.com/bu...
How do you prevent a bunion from getting worse?
A natural approach to bunion rehabilitation can, in many cases, be very helpful in preventing the deformity from getting worse, though this always depends on the severity of the bunion and how long the problem has existed before beginning a foot and toe rehabilitation program.In our experience, we have found that the Big Toe Stretch is an effective frontline approach in preventing the worsening of a bunion. This exercise can be performed on a regular basis to help stretch a tight adductor hallucis muscle (a common finding in people with bunions). Stretching the tight muscles and tendons on the inside aspect of the big toe is an important step in preventing a worsening of the bunion deformity, however, performing this stretch alone may not be enough for most people to successfully reverse their bunion, especially if the bunion has been present for a long time and the tissues that surround and act upon the big toe are tight and stiff.For most people, using Correct Toes toe spacers in combination with men’s and women’s foot-healthy footwear (i.e., footwear that respects normal and natural foot and toe anatomy) is one of the most effective strategies in reversing bunions or preventing bunions from worsening. It is vitally important to avoid using footwear (that’s any footwear with a tapering toe box) that forces your toes into a bunion configuration. Simple and unobtrusive metatarsal pads (as well as toe socks) can also be very useful in realigning the toes, including the big toe. There are also several easy exercises (in addition to the Big Toe Stretch) that help manage existing bunions, which this video demonstrates.If you want to learn more about bunions and their true underlying cause, as well as natural, non-invasive, and non-surgical approaches to this common foot problem, this video provides some excellent insight.Note: The above content is for educational or informational purposes only and is not intended to replace or augment professional medical instruction, diagnosis, or treatment.
Has anyone had bunion surgery and recovered fully?
I am a runner and had surgery on both feet 4 months ago. After two months I slowly started running again, but my feet ached so much after ward that I decided to give it a bit more time. Now it's four months and I still feel pain after running (even only a mile or two). The pain is very similar to the pain I had before the surgery so now I'm wondering if it was all worth it.
HELP!! Bunion surgery? recovery?
Expect to be in pain for about 4 to 6 weeks. If you r Dr. gives you full care, he will provide you with a refrigeration unit ( a 6-pack cooler you fill with ice and a pump with a hose that is attached to you foot). If you have this unit, the pain will be minimal. You will take pain killers for the first three or four days and you will be bed ridden - only getting up for the bathroom. After that, you will get up and walk around using your boot. The boot will become a hassle and you will want to leave it behind somewhere but that will delay your full recovery. Since you are 15, recovery will be a lot quicker so expect being unable to do things or general running around for about 4 to 6 weeks. I highly recommend physical therapy to ensure full mobility so you can wear heels with some comfort BUT I would recommend that you forgo heels in favor of kitten heels or flats for the rest of your life. This will alleviate the same surgery on your other foot down the road.
If you have bunions, can you still join the military?
If it doesn't affect your running or anything you should be fine. They will test you when you go to MEPS to make sure it doesn't interfere with your ability to move. Make sure you get wide sized boots or they will get worse.
Have you had a bunion surgery, and would you recommend it?
Hey there, I had the surgery about 5 years ago. The doctor I went through did an 'OKAY' job. One foot looks different then the other...what I mean exactly is...one looks more straight and one looks like i broke my toe a hundred times. What the surgery taught me is to seriously...like yourself..flaws and all because cosmetic surgery is expensive to feel better. However..its an easier time wearing different shoes, the recovery is minimal and even though i was kind of disappointed with my doctor..I still liked having the surgery because it was way better than it was and it isn't so painful to walk around in different shows and for whatever reason I got the surgery..I am HAPPY with the end result. Please just make sure you go to a doctor with great stats and someone who pays attention. I believe my doctor was new and didnt really care. Hope this helps lala
Does one ever recover full flexibility of the toes after bunion surgery?
I would love to say yes, but I always tell patients to expect that if they have full range of motion post-op then they have either done an extremely good job at physical therapy or pre-op, the adhesions were severe.As the previous doctor mentioned, the stage of the bunion, bone and joint quality and surgical procedure all play important factors in post- op motion. And, strange as it may seem, the occasional fusion of the 1st metatarsophlangeal joint (angled with dorsiflexion and a slight lateral eversion to accommodate for a normal gait) can create the most relief.A bunion is- in essence- a joint which has subluxed, forcing the healthy surface of one side to articulate on the cancellous bone. This non-joint type bone is easily chipped, prone to cysts and will deform with undue stress.TL;DR, 99% odds of less motion. You’ ll be 100% happier that it’s a little stiffer because less motion→ less pain