Bunions Center - Lewisville, TX
Lewisville 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 Lewisville * Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound & Lewisville  Lisa R Reznick MD PA  Texas Knee & Sports Medicine Center  Metrocrest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Metrocrest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Metrocrest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Metrocrest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Metrocrest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Metrocrest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Metrocrest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Allstar Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Allstar Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Allstar Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Felix Segovia MD  Allstar Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Allstar Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Onto Orthopaedics  Grapevine Orthopaedic  Alliance Foot & Ankle Specialists  Texas Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Group  Texas Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Group  Orthopedic Specialists  Pediatric Sports and Spine Associates  Pediatric Sports and Spine Associates  Academy Foot & Ankle Specialists  North Texas Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  North Texas Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  North Texas Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  North Texas Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  North Texas Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  MD Pathology  Center for Spine Care  Texas Back Institute  Texas Back Institute  Texas Back Institute  Texas Back Institute  Texas Orthopaedic Associates LLP  Texas Orthopaedic Associates LLP  Texas Back Institute  Texas Back Institute  Texas Back Institute  Texas Back Institute  Texas Orthopaedic Associates LLP  Texas Back Institute  Texas Back Institute  Texas Orthopaedic Associates LLP  Texas Orthopaedic Associates LLP  Texas Orthopaedic Associates LLP  Texas Back Institute  John S Kristoferson MD  Stephen A Weinberg MD  Texas Center for Joint Replacement  Texas Center for Joint Replacement  Texas Center for Joint Replacement  Texas Center for Joint Replacement  Major E Blair Jr. MD  Bryce I Benbow DO  Texas Orthopedic Specialists  Texas Orthopedic Specialists  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Oak Cliff Orthopaedic Associates  Assured Healthcare  Consulting Orthopedists  Consulting Orthopedists  Michael Taba MD  Irving Orthopaedics & Southwest Spine Institute  Irving Orthopaedics & Southwest Spine Institute  Irving Orthopaedics & Southwest Spine Institute  Irving Orthopaedics & Southwest Spine Institute  Irving Orthopaedics & Southwest Spine Institute  Irving Orthopaedics & Southwest Spine Institute  Southwest Spine Institute  Duncan Ramsey III MD  William B Humeniuk MD  Associated Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Associated Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Associated Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Associated Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Geoffrey Glidden MD  Donald Mackenzie MD  Robert Lewis Bass MD  Frisco Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine  Oasis Orthopedic & Sports Injury Specialists  Frisco Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Lewisville, TexasUpcoming 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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