Bunion Treatment in London
Bunions are a common condition that result from constant pressure on the joint of the big toe and sometimes the small toe as well. Most of the time, it is caused by tight footwear that confines the feet and keeps them under pressure. The base of the big toe gets enlarged or deformed, which may need to be corrected to remove the bony bump and realign the toe.
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Bunion Treatment Options
Your specialist will carry out an X-ray to examine what damage has been done to the bone before starting any treatments. There are non-invasive and invasive bunion treatment options. It depends on your condition as to what plan will be suggested.
The only way to remove a bunion is through surgery
When Bunion Surgery is Needed
If the non-surgical options do not resolve the pain, or your bunion continues to deteriorate, then surgery may be suggested.
Surgery may include the minimally invasive keyhole bunion correction, scarf and akin osteotomy or the Lapidus fusion.
Surgical Bunion Treatments
- Removing the inflamed tissue from around your big toe joint.
- Straightening the affected big toe by removing part of the protruded bone.
- Readjusting one or more bones in the forefoot to a position where the abnormal angle in the big toe joint will be corrected.
- Joining the bones of the affected region permanently
Non-Surgical Bunion Treatments
- Changing shoes: Wearing spacious and comfortable shoes can ease discomfort and stop the bunion deformity deteriorating.
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB), Acetaminophen (Tylenol), and naproxen sodium (Aleve) can relieve the pain. Cortisone injections also help in the same way.
- Padding: Bunion pads or cushions, available over the counter, can help with both pain and in providing support to the region.
- Shoe inserts: Splints, inserts or custom orthotics can help to distribute the pressure evenly during movement. This reduces the inflammation and the pain in the foot. It can also prevent your bunion from getting worse.
- Ice application: This can relieve swelling and soreness of the bunion.
Treatment carried out by an expert bunion surgeon
Our bunion expert, Mr Kaser Nazir, typically advises on one of three bunion surgery options: minimally invasive keyhole bunion surgery, Lapidus procedure and scarf and akin osteotomy. Minimally invasive Keyhole bunion correction can provide less pain and a faster recovery.
The Lapidus fusion involves correcting the bunion deformity via a fusion with the use of a Lapidus plate and screws, this is particularly recommended for patients with hypermobility. The Lapidus fusion helps to stabilise the midfoot and also reduces the risk of recurrence. A scarf and akin osteotomy is performed on small to moderate deformities.
Mr Kaser Nazir has been correcting bunions for over 21 years and is an expert in his field. He is covered by all major insurance companies and offers package prices for self-funding patients.
Frequent Questions
Yes, bunion surgery can be done on both feet at the same time. However, this will also mean more restricted mobility for the first couple of weeks. It may be advised one foot at a time depending on your particular circumstances.
Bunions cannot be corrected without surgery but wearing the right shoes, using foot padding and orthotics can ease discomfort.
Bunion surgery typically takes 45-50 minutes per foot. The postoperative period consumes more time because the surgery is monitored, which includes physio training and walking.