How to treat a toe bunion

Toe bunion is a bone deformity in which the toe pointing to the bunion is shifted outward. Conventional treatment should be conservative or surgical according to the severity of the deformity. 1. Conservative treatment: For patients whose bunion deformity does not exceed 15 degrees, with mild symptoms and no bunionitis, they can choose to wear orthotics to correct the deformity, apply hot compresses for localized pain to promote blood circulation, and choose to apply topical non-steroidal drugs such as diclofenac diethylamide cream to alleviate the symptoms of pain, and choose to wear comfortable shoes to avoid walking for a long time to improve the symptoms. Surgical treatment: If the pain is caused by an external 2. Surgery: If the degree of bunion is severe, or if there is severe bunionitis, then surgical treatment such as surgical osteotomy and fixation may be needed to correct the deformity and improve the bunion. It is recommended that patients with bunion actively consult the hospital for standardized treatment, and the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid self-medication.