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Monthly Archives: June 2011
The cost of bunion surgery
Most podiatrists recommend bunion surgery when the bony, red protrusion becomes so severe that it interferes with daily life. However, the operation is not without its costs. Continue reading
Louboutin continues on his mission to cause bunions worldwide
It’s a good thing that a pair of eight-inch Christian Louboutin stiletto ballet shoes are solely meant to raise money for the English National Ballet, because any wearer of the design would likely end up with bunions and broken ankles. Continue reading
Pronating runners may want to look out for bunions
Runners encounter a catalog of foot, leg and hip problems as a result of their chosen athletic activity, bunions and hammer toe being among them. Continue reading
How a bunion progresses
Individuals who dance, play sports, wear high heels regularly or have a hereditary predisposition to bunions may begin to notice at some point that their big toe is curving toward the others, and that a bony bump has formed at the toe’s joint. Continue reading
Magnetic insoles shown to be ineffective at relieving bunion pain
Mayo Clinic scientists have found that individuals who seek relief from their bunion, hammer toe or plantar fasciitis pain in magnetic insoles may be out of luck, since the devices were only shown to have a mild placebo effect in a clinical trial. Continue reading
How to get the best results with a bunion splint
Many individuals turn to devices like bunion splints or orthotics in an effort to correct their foot deformity while avoiding the need for painful, expensive bunion surgery. Continue reading
Support of all three arches needed to prevent bunions
Many people are aware that good arch support is an important part of foot health. But did you know that there are actually three arches in the foot that require stability in order to preserve balance and prevent deformity? Continue reading
Seattle remembers the Bunion Derby of 1928
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer recently featured an article looking back on a man named Eddie Gardner, who was regarded as the Northwest region’s best long distance runner and one of the most popular contestants in the 1928 Bunion Derby Continue reading
How to avoid bunion surgery
Bunion surgery has been known to cause pain and involves a prolonged healing time, a chance of recurrence and potentially exorbitant costs. Continue reading
Harvard offers three tips to stave off bunions
An article in the Harvard Health Record reports that keeping bunions, plantar fasciitis and other foot dysfunctions at bay may be as easy as keeping three factors in mind. Continue reading
