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A displacement of two major bones of the foot (hallux valgus) causes bunions, although not everyone with this displacement will develop the joint swelling and bone overgrowth that characterize a bunion.

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What treatments are there for a foot bunion?

Special bunion splints are available to help straighten the foot and the toes. Foot bunions are a common problem, but there are many medical solutions.


Can you actually break a bunion on your foot from a fall that would cause it to swell to twice it's usual size?

Yes, I can break a bunion on my foot from a fall.


Who would you go to for help with a bunion?

a podiatrist (foot doctor).


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What can an x ray show a doctor about a bunion?

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What is a Bunion?

A bunion is an enlargment of the bone. It is also know as Hallux Valgus. This is a deformity of the bone involving the big toe and the foot. This deformity can be vary painful. A bunion is a bump at the joint of the big toe.


What rhymes with onion?

bunions rhymes with "onions."


Name something ugly that can grow on your foot?

corn athletes foot wart bunion ingrown nails


What part would hurt if you suffered from a bunion?

Your big toe joint where it joins the foot.


Bunion removal - series?

Normal anatomyThe foot is made up of tarsal bones, metatarsal bones and phalanges.IndicationsA bunion is a painful deformity of the bones and joint between the foot and the big toe. Long-term irritation (chronic inflammation) from arthritis, poorly-fitting shoes, or heredity causes the joint to thicken and enlarge. This causes the bones of the big toe to angle in toward and over the second toe, the foot bone (metatarsal) to angle out toward the other foot, and the skin to thicken (callus formation).Procedure, part 1Surgery is recommended to correct the deformity, reconstruct the bones and joint, and restore normal, pain-free function.Procedure, part 2Removal of a bunion is usually done while the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia) and rarely requires a hospital stay. An incision is made along the bones of the big toe into the foot. The deformed joint and bones are repaired and the bones are stabilized with a pin or cast.AftercareThe patient is advised to keep the foot propped up and protected from pressure, weight, and injury while it heals. Complete recovery may require 3 to 5 weeks.Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/27/2012Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


What is Something ugly that grows on your feet?

== == # Corn # Athlete's foot # Wart # Bunion # Ingrowing walls == ==


What to soak foot in before bunion surgery?

You should consult with your podiatrist on pre-surgery preparation.