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Dr. Barbara Bergin, M.D.
Orthopedist
Dr. Barbara Bergin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Bergin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bergin tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
43 years
Experience
Dr. Barbara Bergin, M.D.
- Austin, TX
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can you get a bunion by your pinky toe?
Yes, you can get a bunion on the fifth toe. It’s called a tailor’s bunion or a bunionette. I guess someone a long time ago saw these on tailors who sat cross-legged, on the floor READ MORE
Yes, you can get a bunion on the fifth toe. It’s called a tailor’s bunion or a bunionette. I guess someone a long time ago saw these on tailors who sat cross-legged, on the floor to do their work. Maybe it put pressure on the fifth toe, resulting in the characteristic little bunion. It’s more likely due to an anatomical variation, and not your job description!
My knee hurts. What could it be?
You could sprain your MCL with that type of mechanism. It could just be a contusion, but honestly…anything goes when it comes to a post op knee. I wouldn’t let my patients run READ MORE
You could sprain your MCL with that type of mechanism. It could just be a contusion, but honestly…anything goes when it comes to a post op knee. I wouldn’t let my patients run that soon post op. See your surgeon!
How long does it take for a bunion splint to correct?
Probably never will correct your bunion.
What is a natural remedy for chronic elbow pain?
THE MOST natural remedy is to stop doing the activity which causes or reproduces the pain.
How can I shrink my bunions naturally?
You can’t shrink them. You can only accommodate them with widened shoes.
