Bunions Center - Yonkers, NY
Yonkers 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 Yonkers * Jean I Kalache MD  Lawrence Schulman MD  Southern Westchester Orthopedics  Southern Westchester Orthopedics  Lawrence Schulman MD  Southern Westchester Orthopedics  Michael Marrone MD  Steven F Harwin MD  Wilson Orthopaedics  Robert Ziets MD  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Drs Palazzo & Elia  Drs Palazzo & Elia  Shariar Sotudeh MD  Westchester Medical Group  Joseph DeFeo MD PC  Westchester Medical Group  Kramer & Cohen MDs  Kramer & Cohen MDs  Christopher B Michelsen MD  Peter F Rizzo MD  William A Unis MD  Nancy Moskowitz DPM  Medalliance Medical & Rehab Services  Premier Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Stanley Liebowitz MD  Patrick McMahon MD  John Mitamura MD  John Olsewski MD  Bronx Park Medical Pavilion Surgical Services  Island Musculoskeletal Care  Island Musculoskeletal Care  Empire State Orthopaedic  New York Columbia Orthopaedics Hospital  Robert Strauss MD  The Office of New York Orthopedic Specialists  The Office of New York Orthopedic Specialists  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Mark Weidenbaum MD  Mark Weidenbaum MD  Mark Weidenbaum MD  New York Childrens Orthopaedics Associates  Howard Kiernan MD  New York Childrens Orthopaedics Associates  CPMC Orthopaedics  Mark Weidenbaum MD  New York Orthopedic Hospital  Roger G Pollock MD  Melvin Rosenwasser MD  New York Childrens Orthopaedics Associates  Mark Weidenbaum MD  New York Childrens Orthopaedics Associates  Mark Weidenbaum MD  Parkchester Medical Services of New York PC  NY Orthopedics  Neil S Roth MD PC  Steven S Klein MD  Richard Memoli MD  Richard J Cea MD  Hilton Mirels MD  Frank B Watkins MD  Center For Orthopaedic Surgery  Orangetown Othopaedics  Orangetown Othopaedics  Orangetown Othopaedics  Orangetown Othopaedics  Westchester Spine & Brain Surgery PLLC  John R Nailor MD  Paul Hobeika MD  Tarek Mardam-Bey MD  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Orthopaedics Yonkers, New YorkUpcoming 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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