After bunion surgery
(2 discussions)
I have been diagnosed with a bunion in the ‘severe’ range.
I am finally considering having surgery (Aiken and McBride.) However, I am a rock climber and climbing (at the level that I do) requires wearing fairly tight shoes.
I have read that “you cannot go back to wearing tight shoes after surgery.” I will never stop climbing.
Thus, should I not have the surgery?
I am fairly sure that climbing shoes did not cause my bunion.
(Both of my parents and my siblings have severe bunions.
My bunion has been forming since I was quite young.
I have not noticed a significant worsening since I started climbing.)
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Vivian Abrams DPM
You are correct. Shoes do not cause bunions, but they can aggravate them. They are inherited as so many other traits are. As far as rock climbing goes, I would suggest you discuss this in depth with the doctor and listen to what is said regarding shoes afterward. There are many variables involved here and it is possible that a compromise can be reached. Nevertheless, it the bunions do not hurt you, consider waiting. I recommend more Vitamin C in smokers. and B12 in vegetarians.
Vivian Abrams DPM
You are correct. Shoes do not cause bunions, but they can aggravate them. They are inherited as so many other traits are. As far as rock climbing goes, I would suggest you discuss this in depth with the doctor and listen to what is said regarding shoes afterward. There are many variables involved here and it is possible that a compromise can be reached. Nevertheless, it the bunions do not hurt you, consider waiting.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
You are correct. Shoes do not cause bunions, but they can aggravate them. They are inherited as so many other traits are. As far as rock climbing goes, I would suggest you discuss this in depth with the doctor and listen to what is said regarding shoes afterward. There are many variables involved here and it is possible that a compromise can be reached. Nevertheless, it the bunions do not hurt you, consider waiting.
Vivian Abrams DPM
You are correct. Shoes do not cause bunions, but they can aggravate them. They are inherited as so many other traits are. As far as rock climbing goes, I would suggest you discuss this in depth with the doctor and listen to what is said regarding shoes afterward. There are many variables involved here and it is possible that a compromise can be reached. Nevertheless, it the bunions do not hurt you, consider waiting. I recommend more Vitamin C in smokers. and B12 in vegetarians.