What to do if the bone of the thumb of the foot is protruding with hidden pain

If you have a bunion, you may need to take medication, physical therapy, orthotics, or surgery to treat the pain. 1. Bunion combined with bunionitis: the big toe of the foot is considered to be protruding, caused by bunion, if the local repeated friction can be caused by bunionitis caused by pain, pain needs to rest, reduce walking, wear loose shoes. Diclofenac diethylamide cream can be used topically. For mild bunions, you can wear bunion orthotics, toe splitting pads, or use an abduction brace at night. Localized ultrasound or infrared physical therapy can be used. If the conservative treatment is ineffective or the deformity is serious, surgical treatment is needed, such as soft tissue release and osteotomy and orthopedic surgery. 2. Osteomalacia: mostly seen in middle-aged and old-aged patients, is a common degenerative changes, mainly pay attention to rest, you can carry out the intensity of light exercise, such as walking slowly, when the pain is obvious, you can take medication, such as diclofenac and other medications to stop the pain. 3. Trauma: If you have recently suffered a traumatic injury, resulting in a joint dislocation or fracture, you may experience a protruding bone, which can be clarified through radiography and other tests, and according to the degree of severity, you can choose a conservative treatment such as external fixation, or surgical treatment such as Kirschner’s pin fixation. There are many possible reasons for the protruding pain in the big toe bone of the foot, and you should go to the hospital for corrective treatment.