Bunions, also known medically as hallux valgus, are a common foot deformity that affects a significant portion of the population, causing pain and discomfort that can significantly impact quality of life. This condition is characterized by the deviation of the big toe bone toward the other toes, which causes a protrusion at the base of the toe and can lead to pain, swelling and difficulty walking.
Prevalence of Bunions in the Population
Bunions are a condition that affects a notable proportion of the population, with prevalence increasing with age. Studies have shown that approximately 23% of adults between the ages of 18 and 65 and 36% of those over the age of 65 suffer from bunions to some extent. The condition is more common in women than in men, which may be related to the frequent use of tight-fitting or high-heeled shoes that can exacerbate the deformity.
Causes of Bunions
Bunions can develop due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Among the main causes are:
Hereditability: There is a significant genetic predisposition to develop bunions, especially if there is a family history of the condition. Inherited patterns of foot structure may predispose a person to this deformity.
Inadequate Footwear: Prolonged use of shoes that do not provide adequate support, such as narrow-toed or high-heeled shoes, can place excessive pressure on the toes and contribute to the development of bunions.
Rheumatologic Diseases: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis may predispose to bunion formation due to chronic inflammation and joint deformity.
Biomechanical abnormalities: Problems such as flat feet or incorrect gait can increase pressure on certain areas of the foot, contributing to the development of bunions.
Impact of Bunion Pain
The pain associated with bunions can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that affects the ability to walk and perform daily activities. The pain is usually more intense when wearing tight-fitting shoes or during long periods of standing or walking. In addition, bunions can cause other foot problems, such as the formation of calluses or hammertoes, which aggravate discomfort and pain. The impact of bunions is not limited to physical pain. The condition can also affect people’s quality of life, limiting their mobility and affecting their emotional well-being. People with bunions may avoid physical or social activities because of the pain, which can lead to decreased physical activity and social isolation.
Bunions Treatments
Treatment of bunions depends on the severity of the condition and the degree of pain the patient is experiencing. Treatment options include:
Proper Footwear: Switching to wider, more comfortable shoes that do not compress the toes is critical. Orthopedic inserts can also help redistribute pressure on the foot.
Physical Therapy and Exercises: Performing specific exercises to strengthen the foot muscles and improve flexibility may alleviate some of the symptoms and prevent worsening of the deformity.
Medical Treatments: In cases of severe pain, anti-inflammatory medications may be helpful in reducing inflammation and pain. Corticosteroid injections may also be an option in more severe cases.
Surgery: If pain is severe and conservative treatments are not effective, bunion surgery may be necessary to correct the deformity. Bunion surgery involves realigning the big toe bone and can offer significant pain relief and improve foot function.
Conclusion
Bunion pain is a common condition that affects a significant percentage of the population, especially as you get older. Understanding the causes and treatment options is crucial to managing this condition and improving quality of life. At Clinica San Roman, we offer a comprehensive approach to the treatment of bunions, from conservative therapies to surgical options, tailored to the specific needs of each patient. If you experience bunion pain, it is important to seek evaluation by a podiatric specialist to determine the best treatment plan and avoid future complications.
Wouw wat een werk doet dokter San Roman! Super goed contact en ze helpen je snel! Ik zit nog in mijn herstel maar het resultaat ziet er al zo super goed uit. Minimalen pijn ervaren! Zou het iedereen aanraden als je ergens last van hebt!!
Response from the owner:Beste Danita,
Hartelijk dank voor deze geweldige review en de 5 sterren! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wat fijn om te horen dat je zo’n goede ervaring hebt gehad met Dr. San Román en ons team. We zijn ontzettend blij dat je minimaal pijn hebt ervaren; dat is precies het doel van onze minimaal invasieve technieken. Het is fantastisch dat het resultaat er tijdens je herstel al zo goed uitziet! 🦶✨
We wensen je een heel spoedig verder herstel en bedankt dat je ons zou aanraden aan anderen.
Met vriendelijke groet, Het team van Clínica San Román
--- ES --- Estimada Danita:
¡Muchas gracias por esta fantástica reseña y las 5 estrellas! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Qué bueno escuchar que has tenido una experiencia tan buena con el Dr. San Román y nuestro equipo. Nos alegra enormemente que hayas sentido un dolor mínimo; ese es exactamente el objetivo de nuestras técnicas mínimamente invasivas. ¡Es fantástico que el resultado ya se vea tan bien durante tu recuperación! 🦶✨
Te deseamos una pronta recuperación total y gracias por recomendarnos a otros.
The best experience ever. I’m so so glad what I’ve chosen especially this clinic. The team are so professional always happy to help and answer on all questions, they are basically with you all the time when you need them. Recovery was good, I didn’t feel any pain. And results just amazing, thank you a lot for doing such a great job
Response from the owner:--ING-- Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are truly honored that you chose Clínica San Román for your treatment. It brings us great joy to hear that you felt supported by our team throughout the entire process and that your recovery was pain-free. Knowing that you are happy with the amazing results is the best reward for our work. Thank you for your trust and for recommending us!
--- ES -- ¡Muchas gracias por sus maravillosos comentarios! Nos sentimos verdaderamente honrados de que haya elegido la Clínica San Román para su tratamiento. Nos alegra enormemente saber que se sintió respaldada por nuestro equipo durante todo el proceso y que su recuperación fue indolora. Saber que está contenta con los increíbles resultados es la mejor recompensa a nuestro trabajo. ¡Gracias por su confianza y por recomendarnos!
Response from the owner:¡Muchísimas gracias por esa recomendación del 200%, Aida! 👏 Nos hace una ilusión enorme leer palabras tan bonitas. Todo el equipo de Clínica San Román se esfuerza cada día para ofrecer la mejor atención posible, y saber que tu experiencia ha sido maravillosa es nuestra mejor recompensa. ¡Un fuerte abrazo!
Estoy muy satisfecha con la operación realizada por el Dr Israel San Román. todo ha ido estupendamente. Me operé de un juanete y 6 dedos en garra, a los 15 días ya caminaba y en un mes estaba totalmente recuperada. Son muy amables y te hacen sentir muy atendida. Muchas gracias a todos
Response from the owner:¡Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras, Tina! Nos hace muy felices saber que tu recuperación de la operación de juanete y dedos en garra ha sido tan rápida y satisfactoria.
Precisamente, ese es el objetivo de nuestra técnica de mínima incisión: corregir deformidades complejas permitiendo que el paciente camine cuanto antes y vuelva a su vida normal en tiempo récord. Le transmitiremos tu agradecimiento al Dr. Israel San Román y a todo el equipo. Ha sido un placer cuidarte. ¡Un fuerte abrazo!
Very happy and grateful for the results of this operation. Pain free walking was a dream, and Dr San Roman made it happen with great care, expertise and kindness. The whole staff is knowledgeable and very helpful. Thank you so much. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with your foot surgery.
Reading that "pain-free walking" has turned from a dream into reality is the best reward for us. We are delighted to hear that you felt supported by Dr. San Román’s expertise and the kindness of our entire staff throughout the process.
We will make sure to share your kind words with the team. Thank you for recommending Clínica San Román to others seeking a definitive solution.
Tenía problemas serios en ambos pies de Halux Valgux, dedos en garra y otras deformaciones con dificultad para andar y con mucho dolor. Después de mucho buscar por internet, di con la Clínica San Román en Alicante. Tengo que dar las gracias al Dr. Israel San Román por sus enormes conocimientos, atención y esmero para solucionar definitivamente mi problema con microcirugía y a todo su personal de clínica, especialmente a María y Carla y los recomiendo para casos similares. ,
Response from the owner:Estimado Eliezer,
Muchísimas gracias por tu confianza y por compartir tu experiencia detallada con nosotros.
Nos hace muy felices saber que, tras tu búsqueda, encontraste en Clínica San Román la solución definitiva para recuperar tu calidad de vida. Es un orgullo para todo el equipo leer que la cirugía de mínima incisión (microcirugía) ha sido un éxito para corregir tanto el Hallux Valgus (juanetes) como los dedos en garra de ambos pies, eliminando el dolor y facilitando que vuelvas a caminar con normalidad.
Transmitiremos tus agradecimientos personalmente al Dr. Israel San Román, así como a María y Carla; les hará mucha ilusión saber que su atención y esmero han marcado la diferencia en tu proceso.
Gracias de corazón por recomendarnos a otros pacientes que puedan estar pasando por una situación similar. Aquí nos tienes a tu disposición.
Después de muchos meses con dolor en mi pie izquierdo , gracias a la atención excepcional del Dr Israel san Roman he vuelto a poder andar sin molestia . Recomendable 100% un equipo excelente
Response from the owner:¡Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña, Vane! 💙
Después de tantos meses con dolor en tu pie izquierdo, nos alegra enormemente saber que ahora puedes volver a andar sin molestias. Ese es precisamente nuestro objetivo: ayudarte a recuperar tu calidad de vida lo antes posible 👣
El Dr. Israel San Román y todo el equipo te agradecen de corazón tu confianza y tu recomendación al 100%. Comentarios como el tuyo nos motivan a seguir trabajando con la máxima dedicación cada día.
Aquí nos tienes para lo que puedas necesitar en el futuro 😊✨
I had a minor foot surgery (hammer toe correction) at Clínica San Román in September 2025, and it was an excellent experience.
Dr. Israel San Román Sirvent, who performed my surgery, is not only highly skilled but also deeply committed to doing his work with precision and care. You can truly feel that he wants to achieve the best possible result for each patient.
I also had the pleasure of meeting his father, Dr. José Manuel San Román Pérez, who seemed sincerely proud to see his long experience being passed on to his son — a beautiful legacy of medical excellence.
The entire team — assistants, nurses, and staff — were kind, attentive, and very professional. The procedure was almost painless, and recovery went smoothly from the very first days. In fact, the doctor prescribed me paracetamol, but I barely needed to take it because I experienced no real pain.
It was a genuinely positive and reassuring experience from start to finish. I’m deeply grateful to Dr. Israel, Dr. José Manuel, and the whole team for their care, professionalism, and human warmth.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your detailed and generous review, Ibrahim.
It was a pleasure to accompany you throughout your hammer toe correction surgery and recovery process here at Clínica San Román. Knowing that everything went smoothly, that the procedure was practically painless, and that you barely needed any paracetamol is exactly the type of outcome we work for every day.
Dr. Israel San Román and the whole team truly appreciate your words about the precision, care and attention you felt during each step. We are also very grateful for your mention of Dr. José Manuel and the family legacy behind the clinic — we are proud to continue his path in minimally invasive foot surgery with the same dedication to medical excellence and humane care.
Thank you again for your trust and for recommending us. We remain at your disposal for any follow-up or future care you may need. Warm regards from Dr. Israel, Dr. José Manuel and the entire Clínica San Román team.
Me operé de juanetes en Clínica San Román y absolutamente se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. No sabemos lo importante que es la salud podológica hasta que no tenemos bien los pies. Amén de la estética, que ahora me sientan perfectos todos los estilettos, mocasines o sandalias de cualquier tipo. Antes lo tenía que haber hecho! Con la técnica que utilizan apenas hay 24-48 de “molestias”, ni siquiera dolor y no queda ningún tipo de marca o cicatriz. SE LO RECOMIENDO A TODO EL MUNDO.
Tanto el trato del doctor como de todo su equipo es fabuloso desde el primer hasta el último momento.
Response from the owner:Muchas gracias por la reseña, Amparo 🩵
Amparo, ha sido un verdadero placer acompañarte en tu cirugía de juanetes y en todo el proceso de recuperación. Saber que ahora puedes usar tus estilettos, mocasines y sandalias sin dolor y con total comodidad nos llena de alegría 😊
En Clínica San Román trabajamos cada día para que la cirugía mínimamente invasiva del pie permita una recuperación rápida, con pocas molestias y sin cicatrices visibles, tal y como comentas. Tu experiencia es el mejor ejemplo de que cuidar la salud de los pies mejora tanto la calidad de vida como la parte estética 👣
Gracias por confiar en el Dr. San Román y en todo el equipo, y por recomendar nuestra clínica “a todo el mundo”. Seguiremos aquí para lo que puedas necesitar en el futuro. 🙌✨
Dr Israel is the best foot doctor i ever seen. He's passionate about his work and has a lot of energy. I am so happy with his results. No other foot doctor what i had before can do this. He is amazing he did great work! His team Carla ,Maria and the rest are fantastic. His father is a wonderful man. I think many foot doctors in the Netherlands are yealous about him. I 've had 20 bad foot sugeries in the Netherlands. They did a terrible job. I'm so glad to find this foot clinic San Roman. The location is easily accesible. It's in the best spot in Alicante! Thanks so much!!!
Response from the owner:Hi Maryam,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt review. After everything you have been through with your feet and so many previous surgeries, it means a great deal to us that you finally feel relieved and happy with the results.
Dr. Israel is truly passionate about his work, and the whole team (Carla, Maria and the rest) is delighted to know that you felt so well cared for. We will also gladly pass on your lovely words to Dr. San Román Sr.
We are very happy that you chose to travel to Alicante and place your trust in Clínica San Román. Knowing that you can now walk more comfortably is the best reward for our work. We are also glad that you found our location easy to access and convenient.
If you ever need anything in the future, we will be more than happy to welcome you back.
Warm regards, Clínica San Román 💙
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