Bunion Blog
Bunion Blog
Read our blog articles to discover helpful information all about bunions. Learn useful tips and insights that can guide you in understanding and taking care of your unique bunion.
Are Flip-Flops Good Shoes for Bunions?
If you have bunions, should you wear flip-flops? What other shoes are best and what to look out for. Tips on how to prevent your bunion from possibly getting worse. Are Flip-Flops Good Shoes for Bunions? Aug 16 With warm weather fast approaching, many wonder if you have bunions, should you wear flip flops? What
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Bunion Surgery Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
Most people who have bunions don’t consider bunion surgery unless they’re experiencing significant pain, which can happen when the bunion has developed and worsened over an extended period of time. Bunion Surgery Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Aug 2 Most people who have bunions don’t consider bunion surgery unless they’re experiencing significant pain, which can
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What Causes Pain in Toe Joints?
If you are suffering from pain in your toe joints, there are a number of factors and conditions that can contribute to the problem, which we will discuss in this blog. What Causes Pain in Toe Joints? Jul 19 If you’re like most people, you probably take your feet for granted. But if you’re one
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How Do You Know if You Need Bunion Surgery?
However, when you have severe bunion pain – usually from a bunion that has been in place for a while – it may be time to consider hallux valgus surgery. How Do You Know if You Need Bunion Surgery? Jun 21 Everyone would like to avoid surgery if possible, and if you have bunions (also
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Eating to Reduce Inflammation
An overview of the most common causes of inflammation and how to reduce them. You’ll also learn about foods that can naturally help with inflammation. Eating to Reduce Inflammation Jun 7 Are you looking for ways to reduce inflammation in your body? If so, you’re not alone. Inflammation is a common problem, and it can
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What are the Best Walking Shoes (for Bunions)?
Learn about walking shoes for bunions and how they can help with your bunion pain. A good pair of walking shoes will give you the comfort, support, and style you need! What are the Best Walking Shoes (for Bunions)? Apr 26 If you’re like most people, you probably experience some discomfort in your feet after
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Only a surgeon can tell if the Phantom® Intramedullary Nail, Phantom® MIS Procedure and/or Precision® MIS Bunion System is right for you. There are potential risks, and recovery takes time. Potential risks include but are not limited to infection, discomfort, or swelling due to balancing and introduction of the implant, loosening of the implant, and loss of correction. Refer to full list of warnings precautions, and contraindications within the Phantom® Small Bone Intramedullary Nail and Precision® MIS Bunion System Instructions for Use at https://paragon28.com/ifus/
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