At first, you may not have noticed the bunion slowly forming at the joint of your big toe. Now that it’s been a few years, you’re experiencing some painful effects from it. While your bunion is a nuisance, it raises the question, when should you get bunion surgery? Many people put off getting bunion surgery until they absolutely have to. Sometimes, this could be too late and cause complications. Other times, people are too quick to have bunion surgery, and it grows back over time.  So, when should you get bunion surgery done? By the end of this article, you will know the five signs that ..read more

Roughly 25% of Americans are expected to experience bunions each year. While bunions are common, they can become extremely painful and hinder your ability to perform everyday tasks and responsibilities. If left untreated over time, bunion pain can worsen and can put you at risk of experiencing additional medical complications. While there are many over-the-counter tools and products that claim to treat bunion pain, the only way to relieve pain permanently is by removing bunions at the source, which must be done through surgery. The premise of undergoing surgery for the treatment of bunions ca ..read more

In the United States, an average of 1 in 4 adults experience bunions each year. While bunions are extremely common, they can hinder the quality of one’s life due to excruciating pain, especially when left untreated. While the only way to treat a bunion at the source is by undergoing a bunion removal procedure, there are ways to alleviate some of the pain and discomfort associated with this condition at home. One of the most popular ways to manage pain is by doing regular bunion exercises, which help to relieve pressure in the foot and rehabilitate the muscle structures that are affected when ..read more

A tailor’s bunion is an unsightly and uncomfortable condition that can restrict your ability to perform everyday tasks such as walking, standing, and exercising. A tailor’s bunion, or a small bump that forms on the outside of the foot at the joint of the little toe, often develops as a result of extra pressure being placed on the small toe joint. If left untreated, this issue can worsen, causing pain and irritation due to walking or wearing particular shoes. Tailor’s bunions are extremely common, with roughly 1 in 3 adults experiencing this issue at some point in their lives. Any activity or c ..read more

1 in 4 adults in the United States are estimated to suffer from bunions annually. A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe and occurs when the alignment of the foot changes, causing the big toe to curve inward due to pressure. Bunions are most commonly caused by improper or ill-fitting footwear but can also occur due to injuries or genetics. Bunions are often extremely painful and can worsen when left untreated over time. Unfortunately, the only way to truly treat bunions at the source and treat pain once and for all is by undergoing surgery. So, what does bu ..read more

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe. Unlike bone spurs, which usually develop as the body seeks to repair missing or degenerated cartilage following trauma and/or the development of arthritis, bunions arise when the bones of the foot and surrounding soft tissue get pushed out of place. Common causes of bunions include ill-fitting shoes, genetics, and certain joint conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. They can be incredibly painful, especially if one has been developing for a long period of time and has severely deformed the joint, but bunions can be treated. If you h ..read more

When it comes to the removal and treatment of orthopedic issues such as bunions, heel spurs, hammertoes, and more, minimally invasive surgery is one of the best ways to ease a patient’s pain while allowing them to return to their normal life as soon as possible. With minimal time spent in surgery and a relatively fast and painless recovery period, minimally invasive surgery is a game changer in the field of orthopedic health. Now for the history of minimally invasive surgery: it is not a new practice, but it has come a long way since its early days in the 20th century and has forever changed ..read more

A bunion, or a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe, occurs when the alignment of one’s foot changes, causing the big toe to curve inward due to an imbalance of pressure. If you are suffering from bunions, you might find yourself asking many questions; such as “what causes bunions?” and “when can I walk after bunion surgery?” While the answers to these questions can vary, here is what we know.  Bunions are fairly common, with about 1 in 3 adults expected to experience bunion pain at some point in their lives. Typically, bunions are caused by: Improper Footwear Tigh ..read more

The Bunion Cure of Littleton Achieves AAAHC Accreditation Littleton, CO December 1, 2022 – We at The Bunion Cure are thrilled to announce that we have been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This accreditation distinguishes our surgery center from other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety for both our patients and our staff. Our status as an accredited organization means that The Bunion Cure has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. Over 6,500 ambul ..read more

Have you ever wondered, “what is the difference between a bunion and hallux valgus?” A bunion is a large, bony lump that appears along the joint of the big toe, often as a result of an imbalance within the foot. Bunions, sometimes called Hallux Valgus, have numerous causes, including: Wearing Improper Footwear  Pre-existing Joint Conditions Genetics Bunions are not necessarily genetic, however, they can form as a result of one’s natural foot shape, leaving some predisposed to bunions compared to others. Many people wonder, “What is the difference between a bunion and hallux valgus?” The ..read more