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Monday, March 28, 2011
Isn't Time to Finally Get Your Life Back?
Isn't it time to finally get your life back? So many people we see during health fairs or races will come over and ask questions about bunions... what's bunion surgery recovery like? Will it hurt? Will I be out of work for 3 months? Can I drive? and so on. We have to first start by telling these people to completely forget about what they "have heard" about bunion surgery. It's not the same surgery their aunt had 20 years ago. It's not even the same bunion surgery Jane Smith had from down the street. Your situation will be completely different and unique to your feet. Again, this is why we stress the importance of taking care of your bunions early before they get worse!
In addition, patients need to factor in their quality of life when deciding on when and where or IF to have bunion surgery. Are you active? Do your bunions hurt? Have you tried conservative measures first? These are some very important questions to ask yourself when considering bunion surgery.
We have some many ecstatic patients that are so happy, relieved, thankful, excited about their bunion surgery and the results...the painfree results! They are able to be active- run, walk, jog, they can play with their children or grandchildren, they can walk around the mall for hours PAINFREE! We have so many happy bunion surgery patients, to learn more about their experiences click here: www.stopfootpainfast.com
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
33% of People Suffer With Bunion Pain! You Do Not Have to be One of Them.
Got a bunion? If yes, you may also have poorer mental and physical functioning! A study published in Arthritis Care and Research found bunions to not only cause foot pain, but also significantly affect a person’s quality of life.
Bunions are bumps on the side of the big toe. The big toe deviates towards the lesser toes and a boney prominence will form at the big toe joint. This is typically caused by a biomechanical dysfunction. There seems to be a genetic link and improper shoes are believed to increase or worsen the deformity. It is a common deformity that becomes more prevalent as we age. About 28% of persons in their 50’s report suffering from bunions and nearly 56% of those over 80 are besieged by bunions Not only are these individuals complaining of foot pain, but they also were struggling with hip, knee, and back pain. Over all, studies report people with bunions report poorer mental and physical function than those without bunions!
Is there an easy fix to bunion pain? You should always start conservatively. Unfortunately, some shoes are uncomfortable and should be avoided. Wide toe boxes to give your bunion more room will help decrease pain. Custom made orthotics will help treat the biomechanical imbalance that causes the bunion. Other padding and bracing techniques may also be applied by your podiatrist.
Conservative treatment failed? Surgical correction of a bunion is a common procedure that offers reliable results. There are a number of different procedures that can be done to correct a patient’s specific deformity. Most surgical techniques involve cutting the bone, removing the bump, and sliding the bone back into a better position. Depending on the particular procedure the patient may be able to weight bear immediately or be non-weight bearing for up to 6-8 weeks.
Scared of surgery? I have many patients who want to jump into surgery immediately, and I have just as many patients who want to avoid surgery at all cost. Taking into account your lifestyle, age, and other medical conditions; you and your doctor will decide if surgery is right for you. Surgery is not something to rush into but also not something to run away from mealy because surgery sounds scary. The purpose of bunion surgery is to relieve pain and improve your quality of life. Though the procedure may slow you down for several weeks, the long term results of bunion surgery can greatly improve your everyday lifestyle.
You do not have to suffer with bunion pain and bunion surgery is not painful. Don’t wait until it gets too severe. See what some people have said about their bunion surgery. Go to
Bunions are bumps on the side of the big toe. The big toe deviates towards the lesser toes and a boney prominence will form at the big toe joint. This is typically caused by a biomechanical dysfunction. There seems to be a genetic link and improper shoes are believed to increase or worsen the deformity. It is a common deformity that becomes more prevalent as we age. About 28% of persons in their 50’s report suffering from bunions and nearly 56% of those over 80 are besieged by bunions Not only are these individuals complaining of foot pain, but they also were struggling with hip, knee, and back pain. Over all, studies report people with bunions report poorer mental and physical function than those without bunions!
Is there an easy fix to bunion pain? You should always start conservatively. Unfortunately, some shoes are uncomfortable and should be avoided. Wide toe boxes to give your bunion more room will help decrease pain. Custom made orthotics will help treat the biomechanical imbalance that causes the bunion. Other padding and bracing techniques may also be applied by your podiatrist.
Conservative treatment failed? Surgical correction of a bunion is a common procedure that offers reliable results. There are a number of different procedures that can be done to correct a patient’s specific deformity. Most surgical techniques involve cutting the bone, removing the bump, and sliding the bone back into a better position. Depending on the particular procedure the patient may be able to weight bear immediately or be non-weight bearing for up to 6-8 weeks.
Scared of surgery? I have many patients who want to jump into surgery immediately, and I have just as many patients who want to avoid surgery at all cost. Taking into account your lifestyle, age, and other medical conditions; you and your doctor will decide if surgery is right for you. Surgery is not something to rush into but also not something to run away from mealy because surgery sounds scary. The purpose of bunion surgery is to relieve pain and improve your quality of life. Though the procedure may slow you down for several weeks, the long term results of bunion surgery can greatly improve your everyday lifestyle.
You do not have to suffer with bunion pain and bunion surgery is not painful. Don’t wait until it gets too severe. See what some people have said about their bunion surgery. Go to
Monday, February 7, 2011
Stress Free Bunion Surgery
Lonnie, a patient at Family Foot & Ankle Specialists describes her easy, painless experience at the office. She recently had her second bunionectomy and she is so happy about the results. Now, she's out of pain, into stylish shoes and loving life.
Stree Free Bunion Surgery
Lonnie, a ptient of the office describes her stress free bunion surgery. This was her second bunion surgery at the office and they were both great successes. She explains in the video how easy, painless and accommodating the office was.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Victoria Beckham needs Urgent Surgery on Feet!
Scholl has recently released a survey conducted on Great Britain and the nation’s feet. When asked who had the worst feet, the nation spoke loud and clear. 71% of people polled voted Victoria Beckham to have the worst feet in the nation. 67% even thought that Posh should have urgent surgery to address her bunions!
Despite the strong support for Victoria Beckham to undergo surgery, many Britain’s admit to fear of foot surgery. 76% stated they would fear a bunion surgery due to the possible disruption in their daily activities. Such fears included, inability to drive, weight gain, and inability to wear high heels. It sounds like no one wants to look at an ugly foot, but no one wants to fix their own feet either!
Foot surgery can slow you down, but not all procedures will leave you on crutches. Many are suppressed to hear that you can walk out of the hospital on the same day of surgery in just a surgical shoe. You may need crutches to help you balance but you can get around just fine. You will however need to slow down, elevate and rest your foot as much as possible. Swelling is always a problem and the best combat is rest and elevation.
Some surgeries will keep you off of your foot. Depending on the procedure that is right for you and your foot, determines what your post-operative experience will include. The question you have to ask is what is this worth to you? Are you in pain on a daily basis? Are you embarrassed to wear sandals? Are your feet restricting you from wearing your favorite shoes of special occasions? Most can return to all of their daily activities within two to three months of foot surgery.
There is no doubt we are crazy when it comes to feet. We go to extremes to wear our favorite shoes and to avoid surgery. Almost half of women admit to carrying an extra pair of comfortable shoes. I have witnessed a shoe switch in a bar! With the stylish big bags, women are free to carry multiple shoes to switch out throughout their day or night. One in five Brits have from one to five pairs of shoes stored under their office desk.
Is America far from the Britain? Probably not. I have heard every excuse from men and women why they cannot have surgery or why they need to wear impractical shoes. Maybe it is human nature to ignore the feet or to put foot fashion before pain? We obviously recognize the ugliness and the discomfort! We demand Posh to get surgery and we carry around a closet of shoes with us? Maybe the feet are too far from the brain for logic!
Despite the strong support for Victoria Beckham to undergo surgery, many Britain’s admit to fear of foot surgery. 76% stated they would fear a bunion surgery due to the possible disruption in their daily activities. Such fears included, inability to drive, weight gain, and inability to wear high heels. It sounds like no one wants to look at an ugly foot, but no one wants to fix their own feet either!
Foot surgery can slow you down, but not all procedures will leave you on crutches. Many are suppressed to hear that you can walk out of the hospital on the same day of surgery in just a surgical shoe. You may need crutches to help you balance but you can get around just fine. You will however need to slow down, elevate and rest your foot as much as possible. Swelling is always a problem and the best combat is rest and elevation.
Some surgeries will keep you off of your foot. Depending on the procedure that is right for you and your foot, determines what your post-operative experience will include. The question you have to ask is what is this worth to you? Are you in pain on a daily basis? Are you embarrassed to wear sandals? Are your feet restricting you from wearing your favorite shoes of special occasions? Most can return to all of their daily activities within two to three months of foot surgery.
There is no doubt we are crazy when it comes to feet. We go to extremes to wear our favorite shoes and to avoid surgery. Almost half of women admit to carrying an extra pair of comfortable shoes. I have witnessed a shoe switch in a bar! With the stylish big bags, women are free to carry multiple shoes to switch out throughout their day or night. One in five Brits have from one to five pairs of shoes stored under their office desk.
Is America far from the Britain? Probably not. I have heard every excuse from men and women why they cannot have surgery or why they need to wear impractical shoes. Maybe it is human nature to ignore the feet or to put foot fashion before pain? We obviously recognize the ugliness and the discomfort! We demand Posh to get surgery and we carry around a closet of shoes with us? Maybe the feet are too far from the brain for logic!
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