Bunions | Common Causes & Treatment Options

Dr. Pete Deol talks about bunions: common causes and treatment options.
Bunions are often caused by genetics, or overly tight footwear. There are several treatment options for bunions, ranging from preventative and conservative measures, to surgery. The best option for you will be based on your individual bunion.
Dr. Deol is a fellowship trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine. He specializes in the treatment of foot, ankle and lower leg disorders, with an additional focus on orthopedic trauma. He takes care of patients in the greater Denver area, including Golden, Westminster, and Highlands Ranch.
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[@Joanhunte7752]

I had bunions on both my feet from a young age & they were so painful 😫 Decided to have an operation on both my feet at the same time & my feet were placed in bandages for about 3 months on crutches & wearing boots. Then a couple years later I had to have a 2nd operation on both my feet again as there wasn't enough bone taken away. This time both were placed in plaster cast & made that I was walking on my heels. Such a better outcome & my little feet are nice & straight & pain-free. 😊

[@alakazam25yearsago8]

What they smellin like thooo girl

[@KianaG1280]

My bunion came back after surgery.

[@alakazam25yearsago8]

@@KianaG1280 yeah I heard that’s because the smell

[@rohitsinghchoudharyrock7876]

How much price brother please tell me

[@Joanhunte7752]

I got mine done on the Nhs so didn't cost me anything.. 🙏

[@Mesa3077Boogie]

I was hoping to learn about Paul Bunion. But you gave me this

[@Mai-Chang]

lol

[@Luvsquilting]

You are the best!

[@blythesaunders3124]

At least you learned something from this. 🤪

[@Raw-guitar]

My name is Paul and i got my first bunion .

[@CSUnger]

Man, it's good to hear that something can actually be done about them.

[@TheSarahSabbat]

Who else is here because their bunion is currently hurting while they’re trying to fall asleep?

[@ravinderbadal8501]

Same here😔

[@lj7050]

Same 😕

[@carizapaulino4897]

Me, every night 😭😭😭

[@ravinderbadal8501]

@@carizapaulino4897 I think u have a same problem

[@thetaontherise1472]

Me

[@cathyneill2922]

Barefoot/minimalist shoes for starters. My right foot looked like those ones in the xray and my left was starting to get the slight beginnings of a bunion. I've been in barefoot shoes for the last 2.5years with zero foot pain. About three months ago I started wearing CorrectToes (actually a cheaper duplicate which is the same, I know coz I've worn the real thing), then got a load of toe socks to wear with them, started stretches and got some even wider barefoot shoes (your feet tend to widen when not crammed into regular shoes). My toe was at about a 20 degree angle and now three months later is now about 15 and not pressing on the second toe. My left foot has no bunion at all and about half a cm of space between it and second toe when I'm standing. I can use my foot muscles to pull all the toes on that foot 4-10mm apart from each other now. A long way to go with my right but already much more mobility and I can see my feet aren't gonna end up like my mum's with overlapping toes (I'm 31 and hers were really bad in her early 40s).

[@cathyneill2922]

The reason my right foot was way worse was that leg is shorter btw, which leads to over-pronation. I very rarely wore heels. Even a podiatrist I went to in my early twenties didn't notice this discrepancy and just gave me damn arch support insoles. I corrected the length different myself, hip pain went away. I avoid counter-productive arch support, and whaddaya know, I no longer over-pronate.

[@17jeza]

So the toe spacers work? Because theres ot of people/professionals say they dont?

[@jessicajessica1801]

Thank you for your comment Cathy! This gives me so much hope. I have mild bunion on my left toe and have been trying to find out if somebody could actually cure it to some extent without any surgery. it would be very helpful if you could share what stretches you do.

[@faridahidah3791]

I also same like you

[@jachinboaz750]

I'm in so much pain with mine at tho mo throbbing to my heart beat 😫🙏🏻

[@deontrezalbury1387]

I've been there!

[@amandareed1871]

Had a 4 way obstruction I had a fusion in my toes and pins had the surgery Dec.20th.i get cramps in my foot and back of my calf.the dr.broke the big toe to straighten the bunion and he cut the bone as well.its scary for me I'm grateful I have a strong network of friends that have sponged bath me, meals made broth made .Dianne brought me over a cassorsle.

[@ThePrufessa]

Uhhhh... what? Did you not learn how to form a coherent sentence when you were in school?

[@bigsisandlittlesiscarter6746]

I started developing my bunion when I was about 19 I just started feeling pain in the joint in the more I exercise the longer I stayed in the army the worse it got so I think I’m gonna get it removed at some point but I’m trying to find a minimally invasive surgery so I don’t have to have all the cuts on my foot I mean it’s not grotesque my bunion but it’s big enough to where it needs to be cut off or fixed

[@randomdude1053]

same here man im 20 recently joined the army and my feet have been a hassle

[@marjelynsteffen4833]

I hate seeing my bunion feet .. i really wanna get rid of it... thats why i keep on searching home remedies for bunion . .

[@Sjonat716]

There is nothing but surgery that works.

[@donetta1447]

Nothing works but surgery only thing if you decided not to have surgery you have to get a wider shoe

[@hunter4338]

toe separator

[@browniebrown5453]

Me too cry-

[@hunter4338]

use toe spreader daily and some routine message therapy

[@Acvasq]

I want to just push and rotate that metatarsal bone over where it should be. Looks easy! Lol

[@Knottyautumn]

I want to break mine back straight

[@kidboony]

Swear I really thought I was the only one 😂

[@loriwinters6831]

I'm having only a hammer toe taken care of April 1st. I would love to have my bunions taken care of but the Dr. I went to went through some ifs & perhaps & maybes so I've decided not to have the surgery as he didn't seem he wanted to do surgery.

[@christinegravelle3583]

The X-ray you have in the background look exactly like my feet, I hate my feet!!

[@anandhu1093]

It's OK

[@Raj-iv5yb]

You cant do anything its your heriditary

[@zealanddublin9047]

@@Raj-iv5yb Surgery.....I did.

[@wskeetonsrjr]

I've been dealing with this since I was 22 years old. They wait until night time, then throb like crazy....

[@zealanddublin9047]

I had bunion surgery 31 years ago when I was 26!! I'd had my bunion since 13, when I started running track.

[@krane15]

@@zealanddublin9047 Listen to the video. The doctor goes over the causes of bunions. Just so its clear, running is not one of them.

[@krane15]

Or maybe they hurt during the day too but you only notice it at night?

[@zealanddublin9047]

@@krane15 Not according to this doctor.....

[@zealanddublin9047]

@@krane15 I didn't say running track CAUSED my bunion......... Just so is clear.

[@MrT-nh6di]

A lot of women get bunions, they squeez their feet into shoes they know is too small, no women likes having big feet. But get your correct size, waring stilettos everyday is not good either.

[@osfnzusjwnnoudisn7601]

Yea, I used to wear high high heels often and now I have developed bunions:/

[@browniebrown5453]

Mine was just genetic, I actually have a giant family.

[@Mel-cc9vr]

I have hallux valgas. I just finished a 9 year basketball career and think I would like to see a specialist because it slowed me down. Nonetheless I enjoyed the game. I appreciate this information.

[@cherryhuang8028]

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[@BMichaelL]

The bump I have is hardened and ON THE TOE. THE TOE. NOT THE FOOT. Is that the uppermost joint of the toe or is it something different? Where can I find that information?

[@LouFig-ef6rz]

Unfortunatly I was born with bunions. They didn't bother me at all,but 18 years later it is giving the worst pain imaginable,to the piont of being unable to even walk! Definetly considering of surgery. It'll suck,but I'll be able to walk normally again.

[@panoramaorthopedics]

That's really tough. It's definitely worth scheduling an appointment to discuss your options.

[@KianaG1280]

You will be happy you had the surgery.

[@Gal2100]

I’ve had bunions since I was like in primary school but I’ve never had paid with them. Only annoyance with shoes

[@lo-fifurby1953]

Bunions don't you mean FOOT SCOLIOSIS

[@ansomahmoda5196]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Omg.. I laughed so hard!!!

[@Da-Creams]

Just noticed my big toe hurts when pushed outwards. Didn’t know that’s what a bunion was.

[@billbright1755]

There is no structure in the foot other than the outer tissue and skin to hold that darn big toe bone in alignment. So it starts to splay out and it just keeps going with age. People with nice straight feet are so lucky, bunions suck! Flat feet or fallen arch feet seem to be a bit predisposed to this splaying of the outer most metatarsals. Also the first metatarsal rotates on it axis with the top of the joint now pointing to the outside of the foot. ( Inside body centerline ) The big toe having only two bones, the rest three, then pivots towards the rest crowding them with possible hammer toe result on them. As our bones,ligaments, tendons lack adjusting threads and lock nuts like automobiles steering linkage have,, surgery is required to realign our toes. The foot must take the pounding of our entire bodyweight plus any load carried. Over a lifetime it starts to wear out and take a hike to parts unknown so to speak. The sesamoid bones and related ligaments are now pivoted towards the inside of the foot rather than bottom. It seems the connection of the first metatarsal and the medial cuneiform should have been more vertically stabilized with interlocking surfaces. But this may have upset the geometry elsewhere. The complex interconnected movements of the foot are incredible. The healthy foot can do simply amazing agility trials.

[@alexis4252]

Bill Bright I am a physical therapist and my thesis project was on hallux valgus, my wsp is [phone] fb or instagram Alexisk96, get in touch to help you

[@loltea6122]

I want to cry I just feel bad for my feet and that should of not happen to me I’m Disappointed that a doctor never told me this 😔

[@browniebrown5453]

I was so depressed when the foot doctor said I needed surgery when I was like, 17.

[@faxart5561]

hi, its been a month now since i got injured my right foot toe during football, now it turn into a bunion, its not big swollen but still hurts when its pressure on it, should i get surgery or should i use home remedies and do exercises in my case? will i be able to play football like before i played or is it gonna leave life time side effects ? thanks !

[@yourdailydoseofanime19]

Same here. I got mine after a motorcycle accident.

[@hunter4338]

toe separator does wonder

[@Sar-ahG]

Does insurance or Medicare help pay to fix a bad bunion?

[@zealanddublin9047]

Yes, of course.

[@user-fq6bm9pi2p]

In 15 and i have them

[@miaconner1552]

Mateja Dulcic same but i'm 14, it sucks bc nobody i know has them besides adults

[@julieb8697]

m i a same (I am 17 and I have them since a few years)

[@samanthasimone.3741]

Right I’m 22 n have 2

[@CamConscious]

That means it’s genetic. Im 18 and ive had them since 14

[@lydiarosso1591]

I’m 11

[@realdeal8505]

How can you tell the difference between a Bunyan or if you have gout? They both affect the joints in the big toe

[@KianaG1280]

Uhmmm go to a doctor.

[@realdeal8505]

@@KianaG1280 Ummmm No really?? 🤔 Aren’t you just master of the obvious. Just couldn’t help yourself huh? Incapable of scrolling on by, instead feel the need to make idiotic comments, just to comment. I don’t need a doctor. It’s called a question. 🙄

[@haroldhoward8475]

Keegan michael key is a great actor

[@honoratoalba8878]

Ask what is the of that reliever ma'am sir please

[@browniebrown5453]

Anyone else here have inserts? Also, the tagger tagging you when your bunion causes a particularly painful throb?

[@choctaw6838]

Surgery looks better option .

[@me130]

I'm not sure if I have bunions, I think I do because my left toe joint is killing me. I've only had the pain for a day and a few hours but if the bump grows I will go to the foot doctor to be sure

[@krane15]

A bony protrusion at the base of the toe.

[@SkullzNPandas]

I dont have any... just wanted to ve informed.

[@nysteponshi]

I have this but it don’t hurt

[@leck1933]

I’ve had mine for a couple of years and that’s what I thought until last month now they hurt like hell 😭

[@nissaforyou]

can you explain to me why my bunion looks broke at the top base? I wish I could post a pic on the comment section.

[@julieverma1236]

So tell me some if they take it out because I had a Christian injury to my foot and they put a screw in it to keep my toes from overlapping and it's infected and that doesn't even Dick arrogant so I did it myself remember to get silver access is getting for the feet

[@SeanDot]

A surgeon who wants to operate. Shocker.

[@KianaG1280]

Thats the ONLY way to get relief.

[@varthikagupta6682]

I have painless bunion

[@tacobella444]

I’m not in pain but I have one ... so do I just leave it alone ? I’ve had one for three years

[@krane15]

Yes you can live with bunions just as you can live with missing teeth. Especially whey they don't hurt.

[@jellymaycabillo]

I can’t sleep when my bunion hurts 🥺🥺☹️☹️

[@boop5287]

Hope it gets better 😄

[@amandareed1871]

I'm having a rough time lack of sleep because of so much pain.I have a cast its heavy it goes all the way up my calf.

[@Great_Lakes_Discus]

Mine are severe but they never hurt. I'm 22

[@zealanddublin9047]

wow that's hard to believe. I had mine at any early age. My bunion surgery was in 1990... I'd had them since I was in junior high school.

[@krane15]

Do you think it will get better or worse in time?

[@creneemugo94]

I highly suspect I would have had bunions if I wore heels.. I never took to them growing up. I always wore flats and even got laughed at. Even worse.. by women in church. I have no regrets!

[@danteyumyentong]

Church is overrated. Hope you are well

[@estelamino6356]

What kind shoes please thanks

[@krane15]

You can start with a wide toe box. Remember, the foot is square, not round like most shoes.

[@mjay8488]

my toes got sat on and it hurts for weeks will i get buniuns ??? in 16

[@lakshmig2061]

Not even a single person says it is because of overuse of illfitting shoes and why is that bunions seen only in western countries..

[@florentinaalbacaro9361]

How much

[@HOTD108_]

I'm 9 and I have them.

[@krane15]

Talk to your parents. There are many remedies especially when you're young and still growing. Wider shoes for example. The sooner, the better.

[@booradley0x0]

never worn heels, I have bunions from years of abusing my feet with ballet :(

[@moomoopuppy5810]

You mean your big toe will attack the "index toe"? lol

[@kalinabozhkova5655]

These feet look like “traditional shoes” What the hell? Can you not see what causes bunions? It’s feet binding 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@krane15]

Among other things.

[@bubbleschix7835]

Hello Keep sharing thankyou #Mangyan

[@mikegarcia2685]

If I fixed my bunion I feel like I would constantly break my big toe. Because it basically feels like I don't even have a big toe right now

[@Elsynce]

Ah i have it on my left foot ;( and it’s super bad and it’s getting worse and worse but surgery no no no! :D Btw mine is genetic i have it from baby ;(

[@matthewcain2880]

Wouldn’t wearing sandals from a young age prevent bunions from forming?

[@krane15]

You did't listen to the video: "there are many cases." So it would depend on the cause. If it were tight fitting shoes, the answer would likely be yes.

[@deboradarling1818]

very true

[@lemonke9000]

Im 13 and I got them...

[@tuqzy]

Same😪

[@krane15]

@@tuqzy Do you have flat feet? Talk to your parents and only choose shoes that have a wide toe area.

[@mnrpg7641]

I have bunions and it hurts when I wear heels or doll shoes. Im insecure about it too

[@glshk7310]

Uou shouldn't sear high heals or doll shoes if y have bunion I have also and I can't sear anymore except athletic shoes

[@ravneetdhillon862]

Same it's so embarisssing

[@CRyan71]

They freak me out on a woman. I just cannot overlook them.

[@yomama1169]

My bunions are so painful everyday

[@casablanca3277]

Always crack your toes!

[@sexy02081988]

I freakin hate mine bro...ugly feet syndrome

[@shirleyandreas4450]

Thats me

[@mableluswanga6860]

My grandma gave these ugly feet to my mum,who later gave me a pair too.....nothing to do with high heels!!!! I'm not in much pain currently but they sure are quite unsightly,imagine looking at a body part that's just wrong.

[@alakazam25yearsago8]

Wow do they smell too?

[@theheir7668]

My bunions is fucking hurting!

[@juliandi9483]

Iam no aksess eferi bodyyy.....🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@jermiester7772]

Nothings hotter then my girlfriend laying on top of me and are bunions are rubbing against each other 😂

[@devinengle5436]

That made me cringe,,, when I'm laying down, it's like a phobia the way it feels when both my bunions touch each other. I also never knew what bunions were and just thought I had ugly deformed feet, but I'm a guy, and no women ever said anything, except agree that they are ugly, I couldn't imagine my girl having my feet.. she's the longest I've ever been with someone, and has my children. Like a year ago is when she did some researching after me complain to many times About them hurting now. Well turns out I was born with them and all I've been doing making them worse. My toes are trying to overlap just like my grandfathers were. And he just got the index toe removed and left the sideways looking feet

[@CHEFMART]

Bunions for women are caused by high heels and long-term use I know two friends that have happened to them and I wear gym shoes and they were high heels and they have very bad feet

[@krane15]

I know women that were super high shoes and don't have bunions. What does that tell you?

[@beatiger9361]

Me☹️

[@raveccanassif7334]

I'm only 14 and I have b onions in both feet, it's my biggest insecurity. I hate my feet and I'm shy going to the pool because of them. they're ugly. I'm crying how will my feet look after years.

[@jalenbeasley9717]

You'll Be Okay No One Is Perfect I Guess Looking Into A Surgery Would Be Best

[@raveccanassif7334]

@@jalenbeasley9717 thank you!! yes.. but it's kinda hard having a surgery at my age:(

[@krane15]

Good news: bunions are reversible. Either through low cost treatment, or in the worst cases, surgery. You don't have to just live with bunions any more than you have to live with crooked teeth.

[@ThePrufessa]

I was born with mine. And mine is starting to hurt.

[@browniebrown5453]

Mine devolved when I was like, 7? But it started hurting when I was 9.

[@ThePrufessa]

@@browniebrown5453 the one on my right foot has been hurting a lot lately.

[@juliandi9483]

Ohhh Mai goooddd eferibodhyyy hooommmm hororrrr......

[@juliandi9483]

Botifullll end bodhyyy...

[@privatesector0422]

Don't wear pointy toed high heels!!! Completely obvious.

[@mikewu8120]

I hated the Shitty words. Utube shall screen them off ! They should be in the commercials !

[@annettecantu3826]

Useless info

[@zhankulmetov2147]

genetics don't create bunions they are created by narrow shoes

[@TheRmjr]

Zhan Kulmetov True however you can have more of a genetic predisposition for them to develop based in one structure. That’s what happen to me and it is only on one foot. Has been like this for as long as I can remember. Even as a child. My mom would always check my shoes by pressing to see where my toes were so I would not continue to wear shoes that were too tight. Also surgery is not recommended for children as their feet are still growing and forming. Mine doesn’t bother me too much unless I have been in my feet a lot like when I was in the marching band or jobs I have had. I am much older now and unless I have a lot of pain, am going to just monitor it. However I do hate the look of it but bunion surgery is not recommended for cosmetic purposes only.

[@zhankulmetov2147]

@@TheRmjr look at people who never wore shoes in 3rd world nations none of them have bunions

[@TheRmjr]

Zhan Kulmetov I’m sticking to my story, thanks.

[@Elsynce]

Mine is genetic i have it from baby and my grandma have it too ;)

[@alexis4252]

Zhan Kulmetov I am a physical therapist and my thesis project was on hallux valgus, my wsp is [phone] fb or instagram Alexisk96, get in touch to help you

[@dopemangotem8964]

Grab a lighter and rub it against the bunion.... Best worst pain ever

[@tigrisrgn4062]

im so scared to date girls who have bunion feet

[@gracemuthoni4640]

why?they human's too..

[@krane15]

@@gracemuthoni4640 Everybody has their preference. Just hope they realize that works both ways.

[@Catmaster217]

Back in the 1300s Person: hey doc, my foot feels weird and there a bump Doctor: ( takes a look ) ah, easy fix, let us cut it off