Recently, the most common orthopedic problem among women is the appearance of a bunion on the big toe. It causes a lot of inconvenience and often causes serious suffering. Especially if the foot deformity is accompanied by an inflammatory process. The reasons for the appearance of such a lump are different, so the effectiveness of treatment depends on the correct diagnosis. If the lump appears due to inflammation or is caused by a deformed thumb, it is most likely bursitis. With this pathology, the bursa is affected - a mucous bursa located near the joint and protecting the tendons from friction. Bursitis of the big toe develops due to various pathologies or deformation of the metatarsophalangeal joint.
There are one and a half hundred such mucous bags in the body. But inflammation most often occurs in those that are exposed to increased stress. After all, these bags protect bones and muscles from friction and injury. Bursae near large joints or tendons on the feet are most susceptible to inflammation. Bursitis of the greater trochanter of the femur, elbow joint, and knee is common. Quite often this pathology occurs in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. This happens because the feet bear the entire weight of a person's body. And when exposed to provoking factors, inflammation may occur.
Most often, bursitis in this place is a complication of such a common pathology as hallux valgus. The big toe joint protrudes and is irritated by the shoes. In addition, the deformation leads to permanent injury to the tendons. All this can cause inflammation of the bursa. But sometimes the disease develops independently, without hallux valgus. This occurs with various pathologies of the joint or surrounding tissues.
Bursitis is an inflammation of the mucous bursa located in the metatarsophalangeal joint
Despite the fact that bursitis of the metatarsophalangeal joint is considered a complication of hallux valgus, it does not always appear with this pathology. There are other reasons for the development of bursa inflammation:
Bunion is an inflammation of the lining of the metatarsophalangeal joint. As a result, exudate appears in it, which in some cases can become purulent. A large amount of fluid leads to severe swelling in the joint area. A constant inflammatory process not only causes discomfort to the patient, but can also cause dysfunction of the joint.
At the initial stages, the pathology almost does not manifest itself at all. Then more obvious symptoms of bursitis appear. Gradually a lump grows in the joint area. It becomes painful when touched or irritated by shoes. This swelling can cause pain when walking, so the patient's gait becomes unsteady. As the inflammatory process develops, the lump turns red, and swelling can spread to surrounding tissues. Calluses and abrasions appear in this area, and numbness of the skin may develop.
Inflammation causes severe pain, swelling and redness of the joint area
Numerous photos of bursitis of the big toe show that this pathology causes serious suffering to the patient. In addition to the fact that it becomes impossible to wear usual shoes, since the lump causes pain when pressed, restriction of joint movement leads to a change in gait and decreased performance. Due to the fact that the patient tries not to step on the big toe when walking, deformities and inflammatory processes may develop in other parts of the foot. In addition, bursitis can lead to the development of deforming arthrosis of the joint, muscle atrophy, and complete loss of shock-absorbing functions of the forefoot.
In the initial stages, bunions can be easily treated at home. But first you need to undergo an examination in order to make a correct diagnosis. It is advisable that treatment be prescribed by a doctor, only this will help prevent complications. Therapy must be comprehensive, because relieving symptoms alone will not help cure the disease. If the cause of the inflammatory process is not eliminated, it will occur again.
Typically, a set of measures is used that are aimed at eliminating pain and inflammation, relieving stress from the joint, preventing irritation of the inflamed area and restoring foot mobility.
These could be the following methods:
A special bursoprotector will help protect the inflamed area from injury from shoes
Bursitis from hallux valgus is treated in the initial stages without the use of medications. To eliminate inflammation in this case, it is necessary to return the joint to its correct position. Then the mucous membrane will not be irritated when walking. This is done with the help of orthopedic devices. Special bandages for the big toe joint protect it from irritation by shoes and prevent further protrusion of the bone. And special orthopedic insoles or shoes help to properly distribute the load and return the foot to its anatomical shape.
The choice of footwear is of great importance when treating any form of bunion. Indeed, in the absence of provoking factors, inflammation will gradually decrease. To do this, the shoes should be wide enough, with a soft top and a small heel. It is advisable to use orthopedic insoles and soft pads that protect the inflamed area from friction.
In addition, to effectively treat bursitis, it is necessary to address the cause of its occurrence. It is necessary to treat gout, arthritis or other pathologies that caused the inflammatory process.
And since most often these are increased loads or deformation of the foot, the main methods are orthopedic devices and medicinal exercise. The load on the thumb needs to be reduced, but you cannot completely abandon it. Special exercises will help improve blood supply to the foot and prevent the development of ankylosis of the joint.
Diet also plays a very important role in the treatment of bursitis. One of the causes of inflammation is metabolic disorders. Therefore, you should try to eat foods rich in calcium, phosphorus and vitamins. You should avoid alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks and other foods that can cause inflammation and lead to a lack of essential microelements.
In the initial stages, pain and inflammation are easily relieved by external means
Most often, bunions are treated with medications. They help relieve unpleasant symptoms of the disease and reduce discomfort when walking. But without the use of other methods aimed at eliminating the cause of inflammation, drug therapy may be ineffective.
The choice of medications depends on the characteristics of the pathology. For severe pain, painkillers are needed, most often NSAIDs. They are taken in tablets or used as ointments. These are drugs based on Ketoprofen, Diclofenac, Nimesulide, Indomethacin. The most commonly used tablets are: Ibuprofen, Movalis, Nimesil, Ketanov. At the initial stages, only external means are sufficient. Diklak, Voltaren, Dimexide, Deep-Relief are effective.
With a purulent form of inflammation, antibacterial drugs are necessary. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are most often prescribed. In severe cases, they are injected along with glucocorticoids directly into the joint area.
An auxiliary treatment method for bursitis is physiotherapy. Specially selected procedures help improve blood supply to the joint, tissue repair processes, and relieve muscle spasms and swelling. Phonophoresis, UHF, ultraviolet irradiation, ultrasound therapy, magnetic therapy, and electrophoresis are used. Sometimes acupuncture, mud therapy, hirudotherapy, and ozokerite applications are prescribed. These procedures help prevent complications and speed up recovery.
Physiotherapeutic procedures help improve blood circulation and metabolic processes in the tissues of the foot, accelerating recovery
Inflammation of the big toe has been common for a long time. Therefore, folk medicine has accumulated many methods that help alleviate the condition of patients. Some of them have proven their effectiveness over a long time and are widely used even now. Traditional methods should be used only as part of complex treatment, always combining them with measures prescribed by a doctor. They will help relieve pain, relieve swelling and reduce inflammation.
Foot baths and other folk methods will help you get rid of pain faster
Most often, for bursitis, arthroscopy is used to pump out the purulent contents of the bursa, wash it and administer medications. This could be Kenalog, Diprospan or other hormonal agents.
A more serious operation is prescribed if conservative treatment does not bring tangible results, pain and inflammation intensify, and movement causes more and more problems for the patient. Most often, a bursectomy is performed, when damaged parts of the mucous bursa leading to inflammation, ossified parts of tendons, growths or salt deposits are removed through a small incision.
If the degree of hallux valgus is severe, due to which the bursitis constantly worsens, an osteotomy may be recommended. This operation is a joint plastic surgery, in which the displaced bones are moved through several incisions and fixed with metal structures in the correct position. As a result of this, the mucous membrane ceases to be constantly injured, and the inflammation goes away.
Bunion of the big toe is a fairly common pathology. Only with timely treatment can you get rid of inflammation. If you do not pay attention to the discomfort, complications are possible that can lead to complete loss of joint function.
Heel bursitis is an acute or chronic inflammatory process in the periarticular bursa. Achilles bursitis often develops in the area close to the heel. The disease is most often diagnosed in athletes and people engaged in heavy physical labor.
Bursitis in the heel area responds well to treatment at an early stage, but without timely treatment it quickly becomes chronic. Constant loads on the foot worsen the course of the pathology and complicate treatment. Knowledge of the factors that provoke the development of Achilles bursitis and negative symptoms will help to recognize the onset of the pathological process.
Inflammation affects the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Bursitis in the heel area develops under the influence of mechanical factors, infectious diseases, and against the background of articular pathologies.
Main causes of the disease:
The main signs of inflammation in the heel area:
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Manifestations of the disease vary slightly depending on the type of achillobursitis:
An examination of the affected foot and a biochemical blood test will help determine the fact of inflammation. The destructive focus is clearly visible according to the results of x-rays, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. In case of purulent bursitis, a bacterial culture of the exudate must be carried out to determine the causative agent and the drug that is most likely to suppress the infection.
Combination therapy is a prerequisite for the recovery of a patient suffering from inflammation in the heel area. An integrated approach will relieve pain, reduce swelling, and allow you to move without discomfort.
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The first stage is the elimination of the destructive focus. For any joint pathologies, drugs from the NSAID group - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compounds - are used. Ointments, gels, capsules, intra-articular injections not only relieve inflammation, but also reduce swelling and reduce pain.
Other groups of drugs will help stop the destruction of cartilage tissue, improve the outflow of fluid from the joint capsule, and normalize blood circulation:
Heel bursitis, like a similar inflammatory process in the periarticular bursa of other parts (shoulder, knee joint) is a disease that requires combination therapy. Compresses, homemade ointments, lotions, herbal and berry teas speed up recovery and stop the inflammatory process. Before using traditional recipes, be sure to consult your doctor.
Traditional methods do not replace drug therapy. Patients who expect a complete cure for bursitis using home remedies are deeply mistaken.
The procedures are carried out after the acute inflammation has subsided. The number of sessions and the name of the methods will be chosen by the doctor after assessing the patient’s condition.
Physiotherapy treatments have a good effect:
In case of low effectiveness of conservative therapy, acute inflammation, spread of the process over a large area of the foot with the release of a large volume of serous exudate, the doctor prescribes surgery. The simplest way is to pump out the purulent contents and introduce an antibacterial composition into the cavity. After washing the wound, the inflammation subsides and tissue destruction stops.
In severe cases, with a large area of damage, resection of the periarticular bursa is performed, followed by suturing of healthy tissue. The rehabilitation period is longer than with aspiration of purulent masses. After surgery, it is important to limit the load on the problem area and reduce weight if you have extra pounds.
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What is heel bursitis? This is an inflammation of the joint capsule (bursa). Achilles tendon bursitis is an inflammatory process that develops in the synovial bursa of the Achilles tendon and is a type of heel bursitis. How to treat heel bursitis at home?
Heel bursitis is an inflammatory condition in which the bursa in front or behind the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed.
The risk group includes older people and athletes.
Manifestations of the disease can be visible visually
Heel bursitis is classified according to the severity of the disease. Highlight:
Treatment of any type of heel bursitis involves conservative methods in combination with traditional medicine.
Symptoms of heel bursitis appear depending on the form of the disease. In the acute form, severe pain occurs, which becomes unbearable at night. When moving, the pain intensifies.
Painful sensations can have varying degrees of intensity
The chronic form is characterized by moderate symptoms. The pain is tolerable, but during periods of exacerbation the amount of joint fluid increases, which leads to significant swelling.
Note. The inflammatory process intensifies along with an increase in the amount of accumulated fluid when wearing tight shoes or high-heeled shoes.
With Achilles bursitis, there is pain in the back of the lower leg and the heel bone.
Subcalcaneal bursitis has similar symptoms, but the pain is localized in the heel area. Sometimes the pain becomes unbearable, because heel bursitis is combined with a heel spur and inflammation of the fascia of the foot.
Usually all pain increases towards evening.
Important. One of the complications of subcalcaneal bursitis is a heel spur.
A heel spur is a bony outgrowth that is painful
The disease also becomes chronic, which is accompanied by periods of exacerbation and remission. During an exacerbation, a person cannot stand on his heel due to pain.
Treatment for heel bursitis is aimed at relieving inflammation and pain. For this use:
For Achilles bursitis, to reduce pain, injections of anesthetic and glucocorticosteroids are made into the tendon.
Important. In case of chronic or purulent form of heel bursitis, surgical treatment is carried out with the extraction of exudate, as well as therapy with antibacterial agents.
Physiotherapy is an integral part of treatment
Treatment of heel bursitis involves the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as physiotherapeutic procedures, such as:
Advice! When walking, it is advisable to put heel pads in your shoes.
Bursitis can be treated with folk remedies, but such therapy should be auxiliary. Conservative treatment is mandatory.
Treatment methods for Achilles tendon bursitis:
For rubbing, you can use a balm based on honey and aloe. To prepare, take 2 tbsp. l. honey, 1 tbsp. l. vodka and 4 tbsp. l. aloe juice
Note. In order for the treatment to be effective, compresses must be done daily for two weeks.
Applying a pressure bandage promotes speedy recovery
The foot must be kept at rest; to avoid complications, you should wear only orthopedic shoes.
An effective anti-inflammatory remedy for heel bursitis is clove infused with cologne. It helps eliminate painful sensations.
To prepare compresses, use lilac leaves, aloe, chestnut fruits and onions.
Note. Pine baths have a good effect in the treatment of heel bursitis.
It is useful to make foot baths at home
Traditional medicine:
The average course of treatment is two weeks.
Massage helps a lot; after it, the affected area should be wrapped in a scarf.
With proper treatment, bursitis goes away very quickly, the main thing is not to let the disease progress. If the form is purulent, fistulas appear, or therapy is unsuccessful, surgical intervention cannot be avoided.
Co-author of the material: Dmitry Ulyanov is an orthopedist-rheumatologist with 22 years of experience, a doctor of the first category. Engaged in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all diseases of the joints and connective tissue. He has a diploma in Rheumatology and studied at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.
Bursitis of the big toe joint.
Causes. Bunions are hereditary, like the color of your hair or the dimple in your chin, says Dr. Steven Weinberg, director of pediatric sports medicine at Columbia Hospital in Chicago. The reason for the development of bursitis is that in some people the gait is such that the big toe constantly deviates towards the second toe when walking. This position causes the big toe bone to protrude from the arch of the foot and protrude from the inner side of the foot like a rounded lump. This type of bunion can easily form when wearing narrow, high-heeled shoes.
What to do. The reason for bunions is that your bones are programmed from birth to grow at an unfortunate angle to each other, Dr. Weinberg continues, and there is no way to change this growth. In a small percentage of cases, it is possible to slow it down by wearing specially designed arch supports, the shape of which is developed individually for each patient by a pediatrician or orthopedist.
But, unfortunately, if bursitis appears, and this usually happens in the 50th or 60th year of life, then it must be removed surgically. After the operation, Dr. Weinberg emphasizes, you have to wear a permanent orthopedic arch support, which helps maintain the correct position of the foot while walking.
While experts are thinking about the shape of your orthopedic devices, you will have to take care to experience less discomfort when walking. To ease the discomfort, Dr. Weinberg recommends taking warm baths, taking aspirin, and wearing thicker or custom-made shoes with a pocket where the big toe bulges.
Causes. Burning feet usually occur when you wear shoes that are sealed and don't allow your feet to breathe. When part of the shoe, or, even worse, the whole of it, is made of synthetic materials, the heat generated by the foot remains inside the shoe and gradually “fries” the foot (much like frying meat in its own juices). The situation is aggravated by wearing synthetic socks and stockings, as well as tight shoes that rub the leg.
Sometimes the cause of burning is the gait, which is given to a person from above, and sometimes the cause is hidden in a vascular disease, for example, in arterial sclerosis.
In addition, it should be remembered that burning in the feet can be a symptom of heavy metal poisoning, that is, compounds of lead, arsenic, mercury and lithium.
What to do . If you think burning feet are the result of wearing tight shoes or walking incorrectly, try buying Spenko insoles, Dr. Weinberg advises. These insoles are made from a porous material that is highly breathable and reduces heat and friction in your boots.
But if you are sure that neither your shoes nor your gait are causing the burning sensation, then consult an orthopedist.
Its appearance indicates improper functioning of the feet, often associated with flat feet. Muscle imbalance can also lead to a bunion and deviation of the big toe. In this case, the joint that connects the big toe to the foot bends into the outer part of the foot, which is not due to the growth of the bone, but to its incorrect position. With bunions, there may also be inflammation and pain in the toe area, especially when rubbing against shoes. A similar problem can occur on the other side of the foot, in the area of the little toe. If bursitis persists for a long time and causes severe pain, steroid injections or even surgery may resolve the problem.
- congenital deformation of the foot or toes;
- weak joint or other congenital disorders;
- wearing uncomfortable, tight shoes, especially with a pointed toe, which forces the toes to press closely together;
- diseases leading to joint destruction (for example, arthritis).
If you experience a hard lump in the area of the first phalanx of the big toe, you should pay attention to your shoes.
It is recommended to consult a doctor if you have:
- deformed, crooked thumb;
- pain due to inflammation of the bursa (a joint capsule or sac around a joint filled with fluid);
- problems arise when wearing shoes;
- Calluses appear on the bump.
— purulent bursitis (inflammation of the bursa);
- severe pain when walking.
Choose comfortable, loose-fitting shoes with a round or square toe.
Try placing cotton balls between your fingers; at home, wear special slippers with a separator between the big and second toes.
Place some soft material (cotton wool, gauze) or special pads around the bump to ease friction on the surface of the shoe. Such pads are sold in pharmacies.
Use special inserts for flat feet.
Contact your doctor if the pain interferes with your ability to walk and does not go away.
The doctor must: treat complications, prescribe the correct orthopedic shoes or special inserts for flat feet, recommend physical therapy and painkillers. In severe cases, surgery to remove the bunion or straighten the toe is recommended.
Always wear comfortable shoes. Avoid high-heeled shoes with pointed toes.
Bursitis of the foot is the so-called inflammatory process that occurs in the periarticular bursa. This bag is also called a bursa (it looks like a small “pocket”). The inflammation may spread to the Achilles tendons. In this case, the disease is called achillobursitis.
The disease can occur for a number of reasons, which can be divided into groups.
The disease is very painful, with the following symptoms:
The general condition of the patient may be impaired. You feel unwell and the temperature rises. Bursitis is a disease that often occurs in males (up to 35 years of age).
In the area of edema, compactions appear that can be felt upon palpation. It happens that the swelling swells. Fluid accumulates in the bag and it increases in size.
Shoes, no matter what they are, cause pain and discomfort for the patient. Walking is very painful.
The doctor must examine the sore leg, palpate, and interview the patient. In addition to examining the doctor, you will also need to do the following:
The division into types depends on which particular synovial bursa is inflamed. There are several types of disease:
This kind of bursitis begins due to improper gait, which occurs through flat feet, uncomfortable and narrow shoes. Arching of the foot occurs, and subsequently deformation of the little toe. As with other types, swelling, inflammation occurs and sharp pain occurs in the finger area.
The main reason why little toe bunion may occur is too narrow and uncomfortable shoes. The fingers are constantly pinched, and the little finger suffers the most. This causes the bursa of the joint to become inflamed.
The acute form of the disease will require a conservative treatment method, which is used in an outpatient clinic. The doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory drugs. A plaster cast is applied to the finger to keep the diseased joint immobile. Particularly severe cases will require injections with hormonal and anti-inflammatory drugs, which are given directly into the joint.
Another name for this type is subcutaneous calcaneal bursa. The cause is considered to be heavy load on the heel area and constant irritation. In this area, ligaments and tendons are attached, which become inflamed under the influence of negative factors. The patient feels acute pain when walking. A growth also forms at the site of inflammation, which is formed from calcium salts with which the inflamed ligament is impregnated. This growth can be seen by taking an x-ray.
Also, the causes of this type of foot bursitis can be flat feet and various heel injuries. The pain intensifies in the morning and subsides slightly during the day. But in the evening the acute pain usually returns, as the leg gets tired during the day. If heel bursitis occurs on both feet, a person develops a gait that is commonly called “ski-like.”
Heel bursitis is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. The patient takes antibiotics and receives shock wave therapy. If the disease is advanced, then surgical intervention will be required, in which the growth is removed and the bag is washed.
This type of disease often occurs in people who suffer from flat feet. It can also be caused by too narrow shoes or very high heels. Flat feet cause muscle imbalance, which leads to bursitis. The thumb begins to deform.
Bunion of the big toe causes swelling of the joint and severe pain. Upon palpation, compactions are detected at the site of inflammation.
With this type of bursitis, there are two degrees of deformation. The first degree does not cause difficulties in treatment, and the disease can be easily gotten rid of. Timely medical assistance will help cure the disease in a short time. This means wearing special shoes (orthopedic) and a bandage.
Treatment of the second degree is quite complex. To eliminate the inflammatory process, non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. The acute form will require corticosteroid injections. All these medications will help fight inflammation, but will not cope with joint deformation. Bunions require orthopedic shoes and physical therapy.
Treatment depends on the stage of the disease. An acute condition will always require a conservative method, which should only be carried out in an outpatient clinic. Inflammation is relieved with anti-inflammatory drugs.
A visit to the doctor should be made at the first signs of the disease. The initial stage is always treatable, unlike the advanced form.
Particularly complex cases are treated comprehensively, using hormonal drugs.
If the thumb is affected, the following is prescribed:
Purulent bursitis always requires surgical intervention. In this case, medications are powerless.
Often the patient is prescribed physical therapy, which includes:
Traditional methods of treatment give good results. Apply:
Bunions of varying degrees should always be treated by a specialist. A timely visit to a doctor will provide reliable and qualified care. Never self-medicate! This may lead to disability.
Bursitis of the foot is an inflammatory process that occurs in the joint capsule of the foot.
In order to understand what we are talking about, you need to know what a joint capsule is. The name joint capsule is given to the connective tissue capsule surrounding the foot, the main functions of which are to protect the joint and ensure its functioning. Thanks to the fluid contained in the joint capsule, friction of the joint is facilitated and it is protected from abrasion.
Bursitis of the foot is an extremely unpleasant disease caused by an inflammatory process that affects the synovial bursae of the joints on the feet. Foot bursitis is usually divided into several subtypes depending on the damage to a particular joint. So among bursitis we can distinguish bursitis of the Achilles tendon, bursitis of the little finger, bursitis of the big toe, and there is also a very severe form - subcutaneous bursitis of the heel bursa. In the latter case, moving the patient during an exacerbation is often extremely difficult.
Achilles tendon bursitis, or as it is also called Achilles bursitis, which appears due to inflammation of the joint capsule in the area of the posterior Achilles tendon and is characterized by swelling and redness of the skin of the posterior part of the Achilles tendon, as well as aching pain and thickening under the skin. A variation of this disease is a disease called “Albert's disease”, which in turn is manifested by an inflammatory process, which over time develops into rheumatoid arthritis.
Heel bursitis is also a type of Achilles bursitis with the only difference that it is not the back of the Achilles tendon that is inflamed, but the front. Heel bursitis is characterized by pain, swelling and redness of the skin in the heel area. Problems with movement were also noted.
Bunion of the big toe and little toe is manifested by deformation and curvature of the big toe or little toe, which results in protrusion of the joint of the big toe or little toe and, due to friction on the inner surface of the shoe, inflammation of the joint capsule occurs.
The causes of foot bursitis can be divided into several groups according to the nature of their origin.
Infectious: Bursitis occurs in case of any kind of injury, abrasion or bruise, as well as in case of cuts. In this regard, through the damaged layer of skin, the infection enters the synovial bursa - it can be staphylococcus, streptococcus or other pathogenic bacteria that cause purulent inflammation. The causes of foot bursitis are also infections carried by the lymphatic system, such as osteomyelitis, furunculosis or erysipelas.
Mechanical: Provokes the appearance of bursitis due to wearing uncomfortable shoes for a long time; heel bursitis often occurs in women wearing uncomfortable shoes with very high heels. Due to the unnatural position of the foot, deformation of the synovial sac occurs, and then bursitis. Bursitis of the heel bursa is also often an occupational disease of athletes.
Endocrine: Bursitis appears due to disruption of the endocrine system, which is accompanied by the patient being overweight. Also, all kinds of hormonal and metabolic disorders can cause inflammation of the synovial sacs and joints.
Congenital: The occurrence of bursitis due to congenital weakness of the tendons, or in the case of congenital abnormalities of the foot and joints.
The symptoms of foot bursitis are not particularly varied, but are quite unpleasant for the patient. Bursitis manifests itself as very painful and acute swelling, unpleasant sensations of sharp pain during palpation, redness of the skin at the site of swelling and limitation or cessation of the normal functioning of the joint affected by bursitis.
Symptoms of foot bursitis can also become general and manifest as increased body temperature and malaise that spreads throughout the entire body. It should be noted that bursitis today is a fairly common joint disease in men under the age of 35.
Symptoms of bunions can sometimes be attributed to other foot conditions. Often, the symptoms of bursitis are very similar to the symptoms that appear with a disease such as a heel spur, but for a good specialist it is not a problem to correctly diagnose and identify bursitis. You should remember and share the dependence of symptoms on the complexity and form of bursitis.
Serous or purulent bursitis is accompanied by high fever, general malaise and sharp acute pain during movement.
Chronic bursitis is characterized by hardening or scarring of the tissue where the bursitis affects the joint.
Acute bursitis is characterized by sharp pain when moving, which does not go away, even if the affected joint is immobilized. The pain is accompanied by swelling and high body temperature. Sensitivity also increases in the area of edema.
Patients suffering from any form of bunion usually feel discomfort when wearing shoes, have some difficulty walking, and also suffer from unpleasant pain when wearing shoes.
Bunion is often observed in patients with flat feet who wear very narrow shoes, pointed-toe shoes or high heels. Due to flat feet, muscle balance is disturbed, which in turn leads to bunion of the big toe. This pathology may be accompanied by the formation of joint deformation, which leads to curvature of the big toe. Bunion of the big toe worsens when the inner wall of the shoe rubs against the affected joint, which leads to inflammation accompanied by unpleasant pain when wearing shoes.
This disease is accompanied by slight swelling of the thumb joint, and during the examination the patient may experience sharp pain when palpating the swelling. Bursitis is often accompanied by compaction in the area of the synovial bursa of the thumb joint, upon palpation of which a sign of fluctuation is clearly observed.
Bunions of the big toe are divided into two subtypes of deformity. At the early stage of bursitis, with the first degree of deformation of the joint capsule, you can easily get rid of this disease. Since the first degree of deformation is not a serious enough problem, and with timely professional assistance, it can be easily cured. The first degree of deformity due to bursitis is treated by wearing orthopedic shoes and a special bandage, which can relieve the load from the joint affected by bursitis and relieve pain.
In the case of bunion of the big toe with the second degree of deformity, or as it is also called hallux valgus, more radical and complex treatment is required. In order to remove inflammation of the joint capsule, anti-inflammatory and non-steroidal drugs are prescribed, and during the course of the disease in acute form, corticosteroids are injected into the area of the inflamed joint. This treatment method can only cope with inflammation and pain, but cannot eliminate joint deformation, and therefore further treatment takes place in parallel with wearing special orthopedic shoes and physiotherapy.
Bunion of the little toe occurs due to insufficiently correct gait with flat feet or wearing uncomfortable, very narrow shoes. All these reasons lead to arching to the side and deformation of the little toe. Little toe bunion, like other types of foot bursitis, is accompanied by swelling, inflammation and sharp pain in the little toe area.
As mentioned above, bunion of the little toe does not always occur in the case of any physiological characteristics of the body. Often, the occurrence of this disease is caused by wearing shoes with narrow toes, in which the toes are very tightly pressed and squeezed by uncomfortable shoes, which leads to inflammation of the synovial bursa of the little toe joint.
In the event of the development of an acute form of bursitis of the little finger, the medical specialist resorts to conservative treatment methods used in an outpatient clinic. During the treatment of this type of bursitis, anti-inflammatory drug treatment is often used, and treatment also involves applying a plaster cast to securely fix the diseased joint. Also, in severe cases of the disease, injection of hormonal and anti-inflammatory drugs into the joint is used.