Bunions are common and moreso in women than men. The official medical term for a bunion is hallux valgus, which the result of a deformity of the joint at the base of big toe or the metatarsophalangeal ...

Bunions, or hallux valgus, are not just unsightly – they can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Understanding all the options, including innovative procedures like Lapiplasty and ...

Bunions are a progressive bone and soft tissue disorder affecting the big toe, often causing pain and a noticeable bump. Risk factors for bunions include genetics, walking dynamics, and injury, ...

People for millennia have suffered from the painful foot deformity that may be the result of a uniquely human toe. Here's why—and what you can do to ease the pain. A colored x-ray image highlights ...

The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...

(WGHP) — April 15 is National Bunion Day. It’s a common foot condition that can sometimes be painful. Dr. Robert Goecker is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Novant Health Mothershed Foot and ...