Menu

Call Us Today

Waldorf Office

(301)-843-9581

Clinton Office

(301)-868-3899

California Office

(301)-690-6044

Treatment Options For Bunions

Bunions are an abnormality of the joint at the base of the big toe that causes it to jut outward, often leaving the shape of the foot deformed. Although many people have bunions that don't affect their lives, the podiatrists Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle in Waldorf Dr. Larry Hotchkiss and Dr. Justin Pointer see many patients who experience pain and difficulty walking due to bunions. If that sounds like you, read on to learn about the way bunions are treated.

Cushions and pads

Cushioning bunions from rubbing against the inside of shoes is often the first line of defense in treating them. There are a variety of these soft, lightweight pads available at your local pharmacy; your Waldorf podiatrist can make suggestions on which will be best for you. It may also help to wear shoes that leave plenty of room in the toe area; bunions are thought to be caused or exacerbated by tight-fitting footwear.

Splints

These corrective devices are often worn at night to help gradually guide the displaced toe joint back into the proper position. Depending on your needs, a splint may be soft or rigid. Splints may be used in tandem with cushions to provide you with the most consistent relief and opportunity for healing.

Surgery

If your bunions don't respond to the treatments discussed above, you may be a candidate for bunion surgery. Although there are several different surgical techniques that are used on bunions, the ultimate goal is to restore your foot to the proper shape by removing the outgrowth of bone and repositioning the displaced muscles and tissues.

If you have a bothersome bunion, it's time to contact your podiatrist in Clinton and Waldorf, MD for an evaluation at Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle today!

Our Locations

Find us on the map

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule (Closed for Lunch from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm)

Clinton Office

Monday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

7:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Waldorf Office

Monday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

7:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

California Office

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed