Those painful, boney bumps that form on the insides of the big toe joint are called bunions and they can cause more than just an odd-shaped foot. For many patients, the gradual pressure from the big ...

Bunions result from abnormal foot structure, specifically a deformity in the joint of the big toe called hallux valgus. This leads to changes in the structure of the joint and other areas of the foot.

The average American adult takes about 4,000-6,000 steps per day, and walks 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach the age of 50. So, it should be no surprise that 75% of people will suffer ...

A bunion, also known as hallux vulgus, is a deformity of the bone at the bottom of the big toe. It causes the big toe to turn in towards the smaller toes and sometimes overlap with the second toe.

To celebrate National Bunion Day, podiatric surgeon Dr. Bradley Schaeffer is on a mission to keep people well-informed about foot health while also dismantling all the misconceptions surrounding ...

What are bunions? Also known as hallux valgus, bunions are a type of foot problem in which one of the toes—usually the hallux, or big toe—leans in toward the other toes, widening the foot as the big ...

Bunions, a common foot deformity affecting a significant portion of adults, particularly women, are characterized by a bony bump at the base of the big toe. Factors such as footwear choices, foot ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — No one likes to talk about bunions, but more people have them than you think: Doctors perform about half a million surgeries every year. Bunions occur in about 30 percent of ...

There are plenty of common foot ailments that lead to pain, like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and high arches. Bunions, however, can be particularly painful. It’s sent many people, primarily women, ...

A bunion is a bony bump that can form at the joint of the big toe. While bunions are often benign, for some people, they can lead to stiffness and pain. Orthopedic surgeon Devon Nixon, MD, explains ...