Orthotics and toe spacers are good places to start for most mild bunions. In general, bunions are more of a cosmetic deformity, meaning they look worse than they feel. Only if they start to cause pain or skin problems is surgery sometimes indicated.

Steven M. DeLuca, DO

It really depends on type of bunion and areas of pain. For most bunion deformities an orthotic alone willnot correct both deformity and pain. A good foot and ankle physician should be able to direct you to what is best. Good luck