BUNIONS, HAMMERTOES, CORRECTIVE SURGERY

Podiatrists, Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Bridgewater, Denville, Hillsborough, Little Falls, Newton, Plainfield, Vernon, Roselle Park, Princeton & Fair Lawn, NJ

Bunions

Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes. Bunions tend to be hereditary, but can be aggravated by shoes that are too narrow in the forefoot and toe. Surgery by a podiatric physician is frequently recommended to correct the problem. Schedule a consultation today.

Hammertoe

Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, fourth or fifth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. People with hammertoe may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe. They may also feel pain in their toes or feet and have difficulty finding comfortable shoes. Causes of hammertoe include improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance. Treatment for the condition typically involves shoes with soft, roomy toe boxes and toe exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Commercially available straps, cushions or non-medicated corn pads may also relieve symptoms. Schedule a consultation today.

BUNION SURGERY

Our physicians at the Foot and Ankle Center of NJ are experts in repair of bunion deformities. The procedure is performed in the hospital or surgery center under intravenous sedation and local anesthesia. The procedure takes approximately 40 minutes to perform. Post operatively, you will be discharged to home 1-2 hours after the procedure. The doctor will prescribe both anti-inflammatory and pain medication to be taken post operatively to keep you comfortable. Most patients have little discomfort after the procedure which is sufficiently controlled by the prescribed medications. Our physicians have performed thousands of these procedures. In fact, they lecture and teach their techniques to other colleagues, residents, and students. They use the most advanced techniques for the repair which provides the patient with a superior functional as well as cosmetic result. There are several types of bunion procedures which are selected based on the degree of your condition. The doctors will explain the procedure selection, risks, potential complications, and post operative course in detail during your evaluation. Please book an appointment and learn all your treatment options.