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Bunions, Toes & Forefoot Conditions

Painful bumps, bent toes, and ball-of-foot pain that make shoes hard to wear. We offer relief now and lasting fixes when you are ready. Available at 15 clinics across Middle Tennessee.

About bunions, toe, and forefoot problems

Understanding bunions, toe, and forefoot problems, and how we help.

Bunions, Toes & Forefoot Conditions care is offered at 15 Neuhaus Foot & Ankle clinics across Middle Tennessee. Choose a clinic near you at the end of this page.

The front of the foot has many small joints and bones that carry your weight when you push off. Shoes that squeeze, foot shape passed down in families, or extra pressure can make the big toe lean, bend the smaller toes, or leave the ball of the foot sore.

This group covers bunions, bent toes, stiff big toe joints, and the many causes of pain in the ball of the foot, including nerve, joint, and ligament problems.

  • Kids & adultswelcome at every clinic
  • On site X-raysfor fast answers
  • 15 clinicsacross Middle Tennessee
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Bunions, Toes & Forefoot Conditions care at Neuhaus Foot & Ankle
Bunions, Toes & Forefoot Conditions foot and ankle care

Conditions we treat

11 conditions we care for at every clinic.

Not sure which one you have? You do not need to know. We will find the cause.

Big toe

Lesser toes

Ball of the foot

Symptoms

Signs of bunions, toe, and forefoot problems.

If you notice any of these signs, a visit can bring clear answers.

  • 01

    A bump on the side of the big toe or the little toe

  • 02

    Toes that bend, cross over, or curl under

  • 03

    Burning, tingling, or a stone-in-the-shoe feeling in the ball of the foot

  • 04

    Pain or stiffness when you push off or bend the big toe

  • 05

    Corns or calluses where toes or the ball of the foot rub

Why it happens

Common causes of bunions, toe, and forefoot problems.

  • 01

    Family history and inherited foot shape

  • 02

    Narrow, pointed, or high heeled shoes

  • 03

    Flat feet or feet that roll inward

  • 04

    Arthritis or injury to a toe joint

  • 05

    Muscle imbalance or tight calf muscles

  • 06

    Repeated pressure from running or standing

Flat Feet, High Arches & Alignment Disorders careAlso seeFlat Feet, High Arches & Alignment Disorders

Diagnosis and care

How we treat bunions, toe, and forefoot problems.

Step 1 · Diagnosis

We look at the shape of your foot, test how each toe joint moves, and check for sore spots and nerve symptoms. Weight bearing X-rays show the angle of the joints, and we may use ultrasound or MRI to check ligaments, the plantar plate, or a neuroma.

Step 2 · Treatment

Early problems often improve with wider shoes, soft pads, toe spacers or splints, custom orthotics, and metatarsal pads that take pressure off the ball of the foot. Ice, anti-inflammatory care, and targeted injections can settle a sore joint or nerve. We also trim painful corns safely.

When pain limits your day or the deformity keeps growing, surgery can realign a bunion, straighten a toe, repair a plantar plate, or release a nerve. Modern methods often mean smaller cuts and an earlier return to walking. We will explain your options, the recovery, and what to expect.

Recovery

What to expect.

Without surgery, most people feel better within weeks once they have the right shoes and support. After surgery, many patients walk in a special shoe soon after and return to regular shoes in about six to eight weeks. Full healing can take a few months.

When to book: See a podiatrist if a bump is growing, a toe is bending or stiff, or pain in the ball of the foot lasts more than a week or two. Early care gives you more options and often means simpler treatment.

Prevention

Tips to keep it from coming back.

  • Choose shoes with a roomy toe box
  • Avoid high heels and pointed shoes for long periods
  • Use pads or spacers where toes rub
  • Wear supportive inserts if you have flat feet
  • Check your feet and shoes for changes every few months

FAQ

Bunions, Toes & Forefoot Conditions: your questions answered.

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Can a bunion go away without surgery?

No. A bunion will not straighten by itself, but many people control the pain with shoes, pads, and orthotics and never need surgery.

What is the difference between a neuroma and metatarsalgia?

Metatarsalgia is a general term for pain in the ball of the foot. A neuroma is one specific cause, a pinched and thickened nerve between the toes. An exam tells us which one you have.

Do bent toes get worse over time?

They often do, and flexible toes turn stiff. That is why early care matters.

Where we treat it

Bunions, Toes & Forefoot Conditions care at 15 clinics.

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