Pierre Dupont Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | Chiropodist

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Pierre Dupont Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Chiropodist Foot Specialist On Treatment
Options For Bunions
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Pierre Dupont, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
chiropodist Foot Specialist is dedicated to
delivering quality care services to informed
patients in a friendly manner. He effectively
listens and responds to the concerns of patients.
He also suggests them about the best ways to
maintain and improve their health. One of the
common foot problems faced by many people is the
progressive bunion deformity.
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A bunion is an abnormal, bony bump that
progressively grows at the inside aspect of the
big toe joint as the big toe is simultaneously
deviating against the lesser toes. It is formed
when the metatarsal bone in connection with the
big toe is progressively moving out of place.
Bunions or Hallux Valgus Deformities are mostly
caused by repetitive talotarsal dislocation or
excessive pronation resulting in abnormal force
transfer in the big toe joint while standing,
walking or running.
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The common symptoms of a bunion deformity include
redness, swelling, on and off pain, and limited
range of motion in the affected joint. You may
also experience a progressive limitation in your
usual shoe selection, says Pierre Dupont Doctor
of Podiatric Medicine Chiropodist Foot
Specialist. Full-time wear of custom-made
podiatric orthotics is the first-line treatment
to address the root cause of the bunion deformity
by keeping the ankle bone in good alignment with
the foot so the causative deforming forces are
kept under control.
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Bone surgery do not address the cause of the
bunion deformity and is only indicated in
symptomatic, moderate to severe bunions
unresponsive to conservative measures. The most
common type of surgery involves realigning the
bones on each side of the big toe joint while
shaving off the inside bump. After the bunion
surgery, orthotic or stent control is mandatory
to restore proper foot function in order to avoid
recurrence.
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