Bunion
A bunion is a bony protuberance that appears on the external surface of the big toe when it angles toward the adjacent toe. It is an extra bone and a fluid-filled sac that grows at the base of the big toe.
Symptoms:
- Swelling
- Pain and tenderness around the big toe
- Turning of big toe towards the adjacent toe
- Change in the shape of the foot
- A bony mass at the joint surface of the big toe
- Pain and discomfort while walking
- Restricted movements of big toe
Investigations:
- Medical History
- Physical Examination
- X-ray
Non-surgical Treatment:
- Dry Needling
- Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections
- High Volume Injections
- Image Guided Calcific Barbotage