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Active woman who competes in marathons

by Dr. Neal Blitz

I am a 35 year old woman who loves to running. I live in NYC and I am very active in NYC marathons but my ingrown toe nails are affecting my training. Is there something I can do to stop my nails from growing this way? Ingrown toe nails are a common issue affecting runners… Read more »

Can I walk after bunion surgery?

by Dr. Neal Blitz

I am a 29 year old female living in NYC. I have a painful bunion that I have wanted surgery to correct but I commute daily to Manhattan for work. How long will it take until I can commute? Bunions can be quite painful and there are many surgical techniques that can be done to… Read more »

New York City model seeks bunion surgery without scar

by Dr. Neal Blitz

I am a 26 year old woman living in New York City. I have had a bunion on my right foot but avoided surgery because I am a model in NYC and I am always wearing open shoes. I don’t want to have a visible scar on the top my foot.  Is there a procedure… Read more »

I want bunion surgery but I can not take off work for recovery time, what should I do?

by Dr. Neal Blitz

Learn how bunion surgery recovery has changed with the Contours Lapidus Plating system developed by foot surgeon NYC Dr. Neal Blitz. See Before & After pics

Bunion surgery and an active Manhattan lifestyle

by Dr. Neal Blitz

I am a 35 year old woman living in Manhattan with a busy and active lifestyle. I walk to work and I am concerned if I have surgery to fix my bunion I will be unable to continue my daily routine. Is this true? The ability to walk after bunion surgery (during the recovery period… Read more »

I want surgery for my bunion but do not want a scar on my foot

by Dr. Neal Blitz

I am a 34 year old woman living in New York City and I have been self conscious of my bunion for many years. I want surgery to fix it but I don’t want a visible scar on my foot. In my NY practice, fixing the bunion is in an aesthetic manner is extremely important. … Read more »

Can my bunions grow back after undergoing a Bunionplasty®?

by Dr. Neal Blitz

I have never been a very good patient and at 57 the last thing I want is to have surgery on my feet multiple times. Can my bunions grow back after undergoing a Bunionplasty®? Recurrence after bunion surgery is a possibility, however, not common – at least in Dr. Blitz’ bunion surgery practice.  When bunions… Read more »

Is there a way to nonsurgically help my bunions?

by Dr. Neal Blitz

I was a ballet dancer for years a young girl. Now, a 36 year old woman living in Manhattan, I have bunions. I am not very keen on surgery. Is there a way to nonsurgically help my bunions? There are several ways to help your bunions without surgery, but surgery is the only way to… Read more »

Help! My feet have been hurting me for years now

by Dr. Neal Blitz

Help! My feet have been hurting me for years now. I am a 29 year old female living in NYC and would like to figure out if there is a way to have foot surgery that allows me to return to work quickly. Is this possible? Returning to work after foot surgery usually depends on… Read more »

16 year old daughter, I see she has the beginnings of bunions

by Dr. Neal Blitz

As a mother of a 16 year old daughter, I see she has the beginnings of bunions. Is there anything she can do to prevent this from getting worse? We live in Manhattan currently. Bunions can develop at young ages, and can be caused from a combination of genetics and shoe gear.  It is good… Read more »