Blog's main page This case shows just how strong genetics can play in the development of bunions. This is the foot of a 16-year-old. The parents and podiatrist have been diligent with orthotics and ID wedging from an early age. There is a strong family history of bunions, and the genetic predisposition for the first metatarsal [...]
Blog's main page I operated on this patient last week. She had suffered from marked left 1st MTPJ pain. She had been treated for her bunion via rest, orthotics, mobilisation, medication and various splints. No pain relief was achieved, and she noted that the joint was becoming slightly stiff and more symptomatic. X-ray assessment showed a [...]
Blog's main page This patient had marked 1st MTPJ pain that had been recalcitrant to conservative care, including various orthotics. Her range of motion was mildly reduced; however, she had crepitus present. The radiograph was reported to have only mild degenerative disease in the joint; however, there are some subtle changes in the position of the [...]
