Med may provide pain relief after surgery for common foot problem
March 28, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
One of the most common foot problems in developed countries is the bunion.
A bunion bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. This puts pressure on the toe joint and causes pain. The toe is also forced inwards, towards your other toes, causing crowding.
Although bunions run in families, they are often caused by shoes that are too tight or ill-fitting. And, as the bunion grows, it becomes harder to find well-fitting, comfortable shoes.
To have the bunion removed, a surgery, a bunionectomy, is done. However, although many people who have had the surgery say it …read more




