Bunion Slide Procedure in Norridge
Treating Bunions in Norridge
Here at AFP Podiatry Norridge, treating bunions in Norridge is one of our main specialties, mostly because the development of bunions is such a common occurrence. Here, we use a technique called the bunion slide procedure that has proven to be highly effective for our patients. Firstly, it is helpful to have a general idea of what a bunion is and what its potential implications are. A bunion, in its simplest terms, is a result of a problem with the alignment of your big toe and the rest of your foot. The most common cause of a bunion is when over time, the joint of the big toe starts to move away from the other toe bones, causing a widening of the forefoot. How the experts here at AFP Podiatry Norridge go about treating bunions in Norridge depends on the severity of the case that the patient is experiencing. We have found that the bunion slide procedure is overwhelmingly successful for a wide range of patients. The procedure begins with a small incision on the side of the foot, which is out of direct sight when looking at the foot. Next, a simple bone incision is made near the anatomical neck of the big toe bone, behind the first joint. After this step, the misaligned joint is arranged back into its most functional position—the position it was in before the bunion began to develop. After a designated healing period following the procedure, the patient will be able to walk on the foot again, and the big toe will noticeably be in a more typical and healthful position in orientation to the rest of the foot, mitigating the symptoms associated with bunion development.
If you would like to learn more about how we go about treating bunions in Norridge, or any of the other various services that are available to you here at AFP Podiatry Norridge, we highly recommend that you visit our practice’s main website, which features a wealth of in-depth information that could be beneficial to you. If you have any specific questions or concerns that you would like to discuss with a member of our staff directly, please feel free to contact us either by phone or online. We look forward to working with you soon here at AFP Podiatry Norridge.