Bunion

A bunion is a bony protuberance that appears on the external surface of the big toe when it angles toward the adjacent toe. It is an extra bone and a fluid-filled sac that grows at the base of the big toe.

Symptoms:

• Swelling
• Pain and tenderness around the big toe
• Turning of big toe towards the adjacent toe
• Change in the shape of the foot
• A bony mass at the joint surface of the big toe
• Pain and discomfort while walking
• Restricted movements of big toe

Investigations:

• Medical History
• Physical Examination
• X-ray

Non-surgical Treatment:

• Dry Needling
• Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections
• High Volume Injections
• Image Guided Calcific Barbotage