Bunion
Overview
Risk Factors
Bunions are more common in women and older adults. They are also more common in people who have family members with bunions. Other things that may raise your risk are:
- Personal or family history of foot deformities
- Flat feet that put too much weight on the big toe joint
- Inflammatory joint problems, such as psoriatic arthritis and gout
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Treatments
Treatment
The doctor will talk about treatment choices. They may be:
Supportive Care
It is important to ease pressure on the bunion. This may be done with:
- Padding
- Shoes that are wide and deep
- Shoe inserts
Medicine
Prescription or over-the-counter medicines may be given to ease pain.
Surgery
Surgery may be done if other treatments have not helped. It can remove the bony lump. The joint may also be realigned.
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RESOURCES
American Podiatric Medical Association http://www.apma.org
OrthoInfo—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.org
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Ontario Podiatric Medical Association http://www.opma.ca
Health Canada https://www.canada.ca
References
Bunions. Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery website. Available at: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00155. Updated February 2016. Accessed March 25, 2020.
Bunion surgery. Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery website. Available at: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00140. Updated February 2016. Accessed March 25, 2020.
Easley ME, Trnka HJ. Current concepts review: hallux valgus part II: operative treatment. Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Jun;28(6):748-758.
Hallux valgus and bunion. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/hallux-valgus-and-bunion . Updated November 22, 2017. Accessed March 25, 2020.