Bunions Center - Framingham, MA
Framingham 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 Framingham * MetroWest Newton Wellesley Orthopedics  MetroWest Newton Wellesley Orthopedics  MetroWest Newton Wellesley Orthopedics  Framingham Orthopedics  Framingham Orthopedics  Framingham Orthopedics  Framingham Orthopedics  MetroWest Newton Wellesley Orthopedics  Sports Medicine of Natick  MetroWest Newton Wellesley Orthopedics  Michael G Kennedy MD  Mulroy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PC  Mulroy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PC  Mulroy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PC  Mulroy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PC  Orthopaedic Associates Marlborough  Orthopaedic Associates Marlborough  Orthopaedic Associates Marlborough  Orthopaedic Associates Marlborough  Orthopaedic Associates Marlborough  Orthopaedic Associates Marlborough  Ahad Dilmaghani, M. D.  Hand Surgery  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Hand Surgery  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Joseph McCarthy MD  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Newton-Wellesley Orthopaedic Associates & Sports Medicine  Needham Orthopaedics  John L Doherty Jr. MD  Needham Orthopaedics  Needham Orthopaedics  Needham Orthopaedics  Concord Orthopaedics Inc  Concord Orthopaedics Inc  Concord Orthopaedics Inc  Ronald J Nasif MD  Orthopaedic Affiliates Inc  Orthopaedic Affiliates Inc  Orthopaedic Affiliates Inc  Orthopaedic Affiliates Inc  ProSports Orthopedics Inc  ProSports Orthopedics Inc  ProSports Orthopedics Inc  ProSports Orthopedics Inc  ProSports Orthopedics Inc  ProSports Orthopedics Inc  Lawrence Shields MD  Milford Orthopaedic Associates  Marshall Katzen MD  Alan Solomon MD  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Anas Martin & Parazin MDs  Longwood Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Anas Martin & Parazin MDs  Anas Martin & Parazin MDs  Longwood Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Sports Medicine Assoc  Longwood Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Anas Martin & Parazin MDs  Longwood Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Sports Medicine Assoc  Longwood Hand  Longwood Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Longwood Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Longwood Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Robert Y Pick MD  Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Stephen P Sand MD  Neposet Valley Orthopaedics PC  Joseph L Sirois III MD  Kapasi Associates PC  Kapasi Associates PC  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Sheehan & Zahner Orthopaedic Assoc  Sheehan & Zahner Orthopaedic Assoc  Sheehan & Zahner Orthopaedic Assoc  Diane English MD  Boston Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  John H Chaglassian MD  Byron V Hartunian MD  Brigham Orthopaedics at Faulkner Hospital  Brigham Orthopaedics at Faulkner Hospital  ProSports Orthopedics Inc  ProSports Orthopedics Inc  Lahey Clinic Medical Center Orthopaedics  Lahey Clinic Medical Center Orthopaedics  Lahey Clinic Medical Center Orthopaedics  Lahey Clinic Medical Center Orthopaedics  Lahey Clinic Medical Center Orthopaedics Framingham, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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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