Conservative treatment for<unk> s include changes in footwear, the use of orthotics (accommodative padding and shielding), rest, ice, and pain medications such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These treatments address symptoms but do not correct the actual deformity. If the discomfort persists and is severe or when aesthetic correction of the deformity is desired, surgical correction by an orthopedic surgeon or a podiatric surgeon may be necessary. Orthotics Gel toe spacers come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Orthotics are splints or regulators while conservative measures include various footwear like toe spacers, valgus splints, and<unk>  shields. Toe spacers seem to be effective in reducing pain, but there is not evidence that any of these techniques reduces the physical deformity. There are a variety of available orthotics including off-the-shelf commercial products and custom-molded orthotics, which may be prescribed medical devices. Surgery Procedures are designed and chosen to correct a variety of pathologies that may be associated with the<unk> . For instance, procedures may address some combination of: * removing the abnormal bony enlargement of the first metatarsal, * realigning the first metatarsal bone relative to the adjacent metatarsal bone, * straightening the great toe relative to the first metatarsal and adjacent toes, * realigning the cartilaginous surfaces of the great toe joint, * addressing arthritic changes associated with the great toe joint, * repositioning the sesamoid bones beneath the first metatarsal bone, * shortening, lengthening, raising, or lowering the first metatarsal bone, * correcting any abnormal bowing or misalignment within the great toe, * connecting two parallel long bones side by side by syndesmosis procedure At present there are many different<unk>  surgeries for different effects. The age, health, lifestyle and activity level of the patient may also play a role in the choice of procedure. Traditional<unk>  surgery can be performed under local, spinal or general anesthetic. A person who has undergone<unk>  surgery can expect a 6- to 8-week recovery period during which crutches are usually required to aid mobility. An orthopedic cast is much less common today as newer, more stable procedures and better forms of fixation (stabilizing the bone with screws and other hardware) are used. Hardware may even include absorbable pins that perform their function and are then broken down by the body over the course of months. After recovery long term stiffness or limited range of motion may occur in some patients. Visible or limited scarring may also occur for patients.<unk> ectomy
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