A bunion (referred by professionals as hallux valgus) is an unnatural deformity of the first metatarsal bone (the bone connecting the foot to the big toe). A hump at this bone causes the big toe to deviate towards the adjacent toe, which pushes the joint outside, giving rise to the bunion. It may arise due to heredity, arthritis, or prolonged usage of tight-fitting shoes. Bunions are often very painful, which may change the shape of the foot permanently. It can be easily treated with supportive measures like changing to comfortable footwear and pain relievers. In rare cases, some complications may arise if bunion goes untreated. In such cases, your physician may recommend surgery.
Hold on in that case! Our Medica Stem Cells therapy in the UK will help in healing the bunion naturally by itself. Let us first understand the causes of this condition and see how regenerative treatment can be the right surgical alternate.
Causes
The exact reasons that cause bunions cannot be pointed out. There are several factors associated with the development of a bunion, which includes the following:
Heredity can significantly increase the risk of developing a bunion, though it is not mandatory in all cases.
Toe arthritis.
Wearing footwear that fits too tightly, especially at the toes.
Signs and Symptoms
The outward appearance of the joint due to the pointing of the big toe towards the next toes gives a bony bump on the edge of the foot.
Swelling, stiffness, and pain in the affected joint, which worsens with pressure.
Redness and hardening of the skin due to overlapping of the big toe onto the next toe.
Soring of the skin over the big toe or corn development.
Decreased foot movement with a weak range of motion.
Pain while walking.
A gradual change in the foot shape.
Hammertoe (abnormally bent toe).
Conventional Treatment
By observing the outward bump, the physician can quickly diagnose a bunion. To know the cause and severity of this bunion condition, he will be examining the foot via the X-Ray test. Conventional treatment modalities such as the consumption of NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), activity modification like wearing specially designed shoes with padding or orthotics (insoles), and corticosteroid injections can only mask the symptoms temporarily. Hence, it’s high time to treat the bunion permanently. But surgery (bunionectomy) is not the only option.
Here comes regenerative treatment which helps in treating the disease at the damaged site non-surgically. It naturally enhances the healing mechanism at the damaged tissues, along with reducing the symptoms such as pain and inflammation. This minimally invasive therapy involves only local anaesthesia.
Regenerative Treatment for Bunions
Compared to conventional methods, regenerative therapy has no risks of rejection or an allergic reaction. It is because the physician uses cells from the patient’s own body. Hence, this regenerative treatment is safe, and patients can return to normal activity much faster.
For more information about the regenerative treatment in the UK for bunion condition, please feel free to refer to the website www.medicastemcells.com. You can also contact Medica Stem Cells clinic in London on 020 8 168 2000, to learn more.
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