Bunions are a painful condition which is characterized by pain in the area of the inside of the foot associated with the big toe. Their are many treatments for bunions, one of which is bunion splints or padding in the area. Bunions can be painful and debilitating and the bunion splints work by splinting the big toe in the corrected position as well as giving padding to the area of the bunion. Generally, bunion splints are divided into two groups: one that provide padding at the bunion area, the other which holds the big toe in a corrected position. The only treatment on the market that can correct the bunion condition is surgery by a Podiatrist. The surgery is routine and is done by Podiatrists all the time. The Bunion splints listed below were graded on the amount of correction to the deformity they can apply and the amount of padding that they provide to the bunion. None of the products listed below will cure a bunion. The only treatment that cures a bunion is surgery. Now here are the list of the five best bunion splints on the market
5. Bunion Aid Hinged Splint– This bunion splint stands out because of its hinge, which allows the bunion freedom of movement. No other bunion splint allows the joint to be fairly mobile. However, with that hinge, padding of the bunion is sacrificed. While the other bunion splints are not hinged, the hinge is really not necessary as the other bunion splints do allow movement at the big toe joint. Also, this is by far the most expensive bunions splint on the market retailing at sixty dollars in some cases. However, if I was a runner or athlete this would be the bunion splint I would gravitate too, since it allows motion at the Big Toe Joint, which is crucial for any runner or athlete.
4. Foot alignment socks– These rather inexpensive socks provide both padding and splinting of the bunion as well. This splint is ideal for the bunion sufferer who also suffers from hammer toes, as this will provide both splinting and padding for the hammer toe as well as a bunion. Additionally, being used as a sock makes it easy to apply within a shoe with plenty of room. The downside is this does not isolate the bunion with splinting and padding and thus reduces its effectiveness of addressing the bunion. This is ideal for the person who suffers from both bunions and hammer toes. These socks will be difficult to fit into other shoe gear. These socks are ideal for lounging around the house after work. Especially if your bunion pain gets worse as the day goes on, you will feel relief while wearing these socks. Also, these can be used at night to effectively splint your big toe into a corrected position.
3. Bunion Booty– This soft and flexible Bunion splint provides a great deal of straightening activity of the bunion as well as providing some padding to the bunion area. Additionally, its low profile and light weight material makes it easy to apply and fit within a shoe or sneaker. It is not the strongest of all bunion splints, but provides correction and padding combined. Do not underestimate the low profile. One of the issues with a lot of bunion splints is fitting them within a shoe or sneaker. If you wear tight shoes, and are looking for a splint with padding, this may be the ideal bunion splint for you.
2. Darco Bunion Splint– This is one of the better straighteners on the market, if not the best. The velcro makes the application within the shoe easy as well as the ability to hold the toe straight. The bunion splint also provides a great deal of padding to the area, which makes the bunion area easier to protect and reduce the pain. However, the padding is not as much as the Bunion Bootie above. If you are looking for a pure splint, something to hold your toe straight, this would be the bunion splint to purchase. This will comfortably fit into tight shoes and sneakers.
1. Dr. Rogo Bunion Relief Big Toe Separator– When you are looking for the best bunion splint, you want a splint that is made of gel, and that will help straighten your toe. As well as protect your bunion, this splint does it all at an affordable price. This splint is ideal because it does everything you want at an affordable price with no frills.
A new entry to the market is the Dr. Rogo Crooked Toe Corrector– This splint maybe the best at reducing pain associated with bunions. This provides a great deal of protection on the top of the foot as well as the side of the bunion. This protection will help keep pressure and friction away from the bunion. Now this splint does have a large profile but if you are buying this for somebody elderly I think its the way to go. It is easy to apply and very easy to manipulate.