[ Ссылка ] Although bunions are more common as we get older we do see a number of children who develop bunions at a very young age. It’s not normal for kids to have bunions and this is a problem that should be evaluated and treated in order to prevent problems later in life.

Our primary goal when treating a child with bunions is to eliminate pain and prevent them from getting bigger. Surgery should only be considered as a very last resort and in fact we rarely recommend bunion surgery for kids. Even if necessary bunion surgery on children should be avoided until the growth plates are mature.

A bunion in a child is known as a juvenile bunion. They are caused by an inherited foot structure and are not due to shoes. Orthotic devices can be used in many situations to help slow progression of the bunion deformities.

If you are in the Seattle area appointments can be made from our website at [ Ссылка ]. If you are not in the Seattle area find a podiatrist near you who specializes in childrens’ foot conditions.

Dr. Larry Huppin practices in Seattle at the Foot & Ankle Center of Washington. One of his specialties is treatment of pediatric foot and ankle conditions. We want to eliminate any pain your child is experiencing and get them back to full activity in the most conservative manner possible. Treatment options include exercise, stretching, physical therapy, prefabricated and custom orthotics, shoe recommendations and more.

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