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Bunion: A bunion is a localized painful swelling at the base of the big toe (the great toe). The joint is enlarged (due to new bone formation) and the toe is often misaligned. It is frequently associated with inflammation. It can be related to inflammation of the nearby bursa (bursitis) or degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis).
Bunions most commonly affect women. Ballet dancers are prime candidates for bunions. Tight-fitting shoes and high heels can contribute to bunions.
The treatment of bunions includes rest, a change in shoes, foot supports, medications or surgery.
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary ( bÅn ' yÉ™n ) n. A painful, inflamed swelling of the bursa at the first joint of the big toe, characterized by ...
A bunion (also referred to as hallux valgus or hallux abducto valgus) is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. But a bunion is more than that.
Get information on bunions, a bump at the base of the big toe. Read about causes (tight shoes), symptoms (foot pain), diagnosis, treatment (surgery) and types (tailor's ...
(HV), with its accompanying bunion, is a common deformity of the forefoot (see images below).In order for the most effective surgical procedure to be chosen ...
Bunion Definition. A bunion is an abnormal enlargement of the joint (the first metatarsophalangeal joint, or MTPJ) at the base of the great or big toe (hallux).