Not all foot pain is the result of the shoes you wear, and not all problems are fixed with bigger shoes. Just because your feet hurt in heels doesn’t mean you are going to stop wearing them. What is important is to understand if the shoe is causing the problem, aggravating it, or merely unmasking […]
The Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Cosmetic foot surgery is somewhat of a touchy subject for a lot of orthopedic surgeons. Is it right to surgically alter an otherwise perfectly functioning foot just so the patient can fit into a pair of high heels? Should the decision simply be left to the person paying the bills? Doing bunion surgery solely to […]
Why Do High Heels Cause Bunions?
A bunion is a prominence on the inside aspect of the forefoot. It comes from a malalignment of the first ray and loss of balance of muscle forces across the joint. There are several reasons why bunions develop: Congential. Some people are born to develop bunions Trauma. Striking the inside of the big toe can […]