Bunions occur when the joint at the base of your big toe becomes misaligned. This causes the big toe to point towards the rest of the toes and the big toe joint to bulge outward, causing a bony prominence on the side of the base of the toe. Although this condition can develop in patients […]
Debunking Common Myths About Bunion Surgery
Once your big toe joint has shifted past a certain point, the only way to correct the issue is with a surgical procedure. Dr. Silverman has performed countless bunion correction operations, and he’d be happy to correct your bunion should you need surgery. Prior to bunion surgery, we want all of our patients to be […]
What Is This Bump On The Side Of My Toe?
Have you noticed that you’re starting to develop a bump or protrusion on the side of your foot near your big toe joint? Are you wondering what that is, and more importantly, if you need to do anything about it? This is a condition we see all the time in our clinic, and treatment varies […]
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore That Bunion
Bunions involve the formation of a bony prominence at the big toe joint, and oftentimes there exists a noticeable bump on the outside of the foot at the toe joint. The growth may only cause minor discomfort when you wear heels, or it may cause pain with each step you take, but one thing is […]
Tips For Treating All Stages of Bunions
Bunions are a foot problem categorized by the development of a bony prominence on the joint of your toe. The most common site for the development of a bunion is on the outside of the joint of your big toe, but they can also develop on the the outside of your pinky toe (called a […]