Bunion correction surgery is an operation to improve the position and alignment of the big toe. Hallux valgus, a bunion, refers to the appearance of the big toe when it increasingly turns toward the ...

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 ...

Scientists believe bunions may form due to family history, having low arches, and wearing unsupportive footwear ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rosemary Stipe’s passion has taken her feet to many corners of Europe. As a tour manager, she’s walked streets many of us have only dreamed about. “I’ve taken groups and personal ...

Millions are plagued by bunions – but experts warn too many ignore the problem until drastic surgery is the only option. What begins as a small bump at the base of the big toe can, if left untreated, ...

With advances in orthopedic technology and surgical precision, modern bunion surgery procedures now use keyhole incisions, ...

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 ...

Q: My daughter is 18 and is having problems with her bunions. They hurt when she wears certain shoes and when she walks a lot. Is she too young to have them fixed? A: No. Despite all the ...

It's bad enough to deal with bunion pain on your big toe. But a tailor’s bunion near your pinky toe? They’re often even more uncomfortable! “Tailor’s bunions are also called ‘bunionettes’ because they ...