The answer is no. Bunion splints are worn, at times, after surgery to maintain the alignment post operatively, but they will not correct a bunion deformity. You cannot use a splint to re-align the bones and joint problems with a bunion, also called hallux abducto valgus.
Do bunion splints correct bunions?
How to Treat Bunions?
We see many patients that come in complaining that they have a bump at the base of their big toe that becomes larger over time and causes them a lot of pain
Dr. Harvey Danciger is a podiatrist and foot surgeon in Palm Desert, CA specializing in the foot and ankle