Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM Safely Removes Bunions for Patients in Salt Lake City, and Sandy, UT

SALT LAKE CITY - Nov. 2, 2015 - PRLog -- Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM
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Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM Safely Removes Bunions for Patients in Salt Lake City, and Sandy, UT

A bunion is “bump” on the joint at the base of the big toe – the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint—that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. Because this joint carries a lot of the body’s weight while walking, bunions can cause extreme pain if left untreated. Sometimes, observation of the bunion is all that’s needed, but Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger can safely perform removal surgery if necessary.

To determine if you have a bunion, look for an angular, bony bump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. Sometimes hardened skin or a callus covers the bump. There’s often swelling, redness, unusual tenderness, and/or pain at the base of the toe and in the ball of the foot. If you have persistent pain when walking normally in otherwise comfortable flat-soled shoes, you may be developing a bunion and then it’s time to call the doctor.

There are severable viable treatment options for bunions. You’ll need to undergo a few medical tests to check your overall health before scheduling a bunion removal. In many cases, changes in shoes, padding, activity modifications, pain medications, icing, injection therapy, and orthotic devices may provide bunion relief. However, when the pain of a bunion begins to interfere with daily activities, it may be time to discuss surgical options with Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM.

If you wish to receive more information about bunions and bunion removal visitwww.slcpodiatrist.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM at one of her podiatry practices in the Sandy, UT, area, call 801-619-2170.