Know Your Bunion Treatment Options

Know Your Bunion Treatment Options One of the big advantages of living in an urban community like the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the ability to have many options for just about everything.

We offer many options for bunion treatment here at Dallas Podiatry Works. No matter which ones we use, the goal is always the same – to provide the relief you need!

There are two general paths we can pursue for treating bunions – conservative and surgical. Nonsurgical treatment is the preferred course we will take, especially for juvenile bunions. When children develop this common toe deformity, surgery is not advised until after bones have reached physical maturity. With this in mind, we will rely on conservative treatment options like:

Shoe modifications. Bunion patients need to avoid excessively tight shoes, especially ones with high heels that place extra pressure on the front of the foot.
Activity modifications. We may recommend avoiding certain physical activities that stress the joint.
Pads, taping, and splinting. We may need to use a splint or tape the wayward joint into a more normal position. This will relieve stress on the bunion. Padding can also be quite beneficial.
Medication and ice. These conservative options can be effective at relieving bunion pain and swelling.

Our goal at Dallas Podiatry Works is to treat conditions with conservative care methods whenever possible, but there are times when surgical procedures are necessary. We may need to remove swollen tissue, realign or remove part of a bone, or even fuse the joint permanently. The good news is that our experienced staff is highly skilled in bunion surgery.

For more information on bunion treatment options, or any other foot and ankle condition causing you pain or difficulty, call us at 972.853.7100. In addition to having your questions answered, we can help you schedule an appointment with either our Plano or Dallas, TX offices. You can also request a visit at either location online.

The doctor has great “bedside manners” when talking to patients. Great staff and comfortable atmosphere.

Derrick W.

The staff at Dallas Podiatry Works could not have been more courteous, helpful, and professional in doing their job. They made me feel comfortable when I was there, which is certainly appreciated. They answered all the questions that I had and just made each visit the most pleasurable that it could be. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of foot care.

Joseph B.

I would highly recommend Dr. Brook to anyone with foot problems–especially problems that stump other podiatrists. He really is very caring and very knowledgeable.

Jeannette H.

Dr. Joel Brook and the staff were nice and helpful. Though I was a new patient, I got right in as soon as they were open in my preferred location. They diagnosed the problem and provided medicines along with a perfect gel bandage so I could keep exercising while my toes healed. My toes already hurt less and look a little better each day. If I have future issues, I will be a repeat customer. Here’s hoping I don’t, but at least I know my feet are in good hands.

Meryl E.

I visited this office for an ingrown toe nail a few years ago. After seeing another doctor, who made it worse, he referred me to Dallas Podiatry Works. The doctor there was able to fix my problem. I’m not great with reviews, all I can tell you is that this doctor and staff will have you up and running or doing whatever it is you do in no time. You will be in great hands. You’d be a fool not to use this doctor. Now its time to visit him again for the other toe.

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Been having bad ankle pains for 6 months was referred here and it was a great visit ladies in the front desk medical assistants and the Doctor were all very friendly and make you feel very comfortable.