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Eau Claire Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for BunionsType of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ? A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Birth defects, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon. Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Common Name: Orthopedist Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors in Eau Claire * Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Midelfort Clinic Orthopedics  Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire  Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire  Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire  Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire  Edgar O Hicks MD  Red Cedar Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery  Red Cedar Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine  Red Cedar Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery  Patrick M Healy MD  Marshfield Clinic Indianhead Center  Marshfield Clinic Indianhead Center  Gundersen Lutheran Onalaska Clinic Family Medicine  Bone & Joint Clinic SC  Bone & Joint Clinic SC  Bone & Joint Clinic SC  Franciscan Skemp Medical Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Franciscan Skemp Medical Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Franciscan Skemp Medical Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Franciscan Skemp Medical Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Marshfield Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery  Midwest Spine Institute LLC  St Croix Orthopaedics PA  St Croix Orthopaedics PA  Gundersen Lutheran Viroqua Clinic  Gundersen Lutheran Viroqua Clinic  Midwest Spine Institute LLC  St Croix Orthopaedics PA Eau Claire, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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BunionsWhat are bunions?The common bunion is a localized area of enlargement of the inner portion of the joint at the base of the big toe. The enlargement actually represents additional bone formation, often in combination with a misalignment of the big toe. The normal position of the big toe (straight forward) becomes outward-directed toward the smaller toes. The enlarged joint at the base of the big toe (the first metatarsophalangeal joint) can become inflamed with redness, tenderness, and pain. A small fluid-filled sac (bursa) adjacent to the joint can also become inflamed (bursitis) leading to additional swelling, redness, and pain. A less common bunion is located at the joint at the base of the smallest (fifth) toe. This bunion is sometimes referred to as a tailor's bunion.
Who develops bunions?Bunions most commonly affect women. Some studies report that bunions occur nearly 10 times more frequently in women then men. It has been suggested that tight-fitting shoes, especially high-heel and narrow-toed, might increase the risk for bunion formation. Bunions are reported to be more prevalent in people who wear shoes than in barefoot people. There also seem to be inherited (genetic) factors that predispose to the development of bunions, especially when they occur in younger individuals. Other risk factors for the development of bunions include congenital (present from birth) abnormal formation of the bones of the foot, nerve conditions that affect the foot, rheumatoid arthritis, and injury to the foot. Bunions are common in ballet dancers.
What are symptoms of a bunion?Bunions may or may not cause symptoms. A frequent symptom is pain in the involved area when walking or wearing shoes that is relieved by resting. A bunion causes enlargement of the base of the big toe and is usually associated with positi... Recommended Reading Related to BunionsQuestions To Ask Before Surgery » What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives? What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure? Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure? What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?
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