- A big toe joint that is red or swollen.
- Complaints of foot pain when walking, running, or playing.
- Problems moving the big toe joint.
- A thickening of the skin on the bottom of the foot.
When it comes to foot wear and children, ensure your child does not wear ones that are too small or too tight. Young girls with juvenile bunions should stay away from heels and narrow/pointy shoes because this increases the risk for bunions to increase.
Treatment for a juvenile bunion depends on severity, degree of pain, and how quickly the bunion is progressing. Growth plates in children tend to close when girls are around the age of 16 and boys when they are 17. Closing of growth plates dictates when surgery can be accomplished safely.
Conservative treatment options for juvenile bunions include:
- Custom orthotics, which control excessive motion
- Changes in shoes, to take pressure off the bunion
- Padding/taping, use to relieve irritation and discomfort
- Anti-inflammatory medications to help with the pain.
- Physical therapy to help with pain relief.
Ayman M. Latif, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Foot Deformity Doctor in CT
Podiatrist in Glastonbury and Middletown, CT
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