A bunion is a bony bump that sticks out at the bottom of your big toe. Bunions form due to the misalignment of bones, tendons, and tissues at the base of your big toe. This causes your big toe to bend ...

Podiatrists and foot surgeons have traditionally relied on a surgical procedure called an osteotomy to correct bunions — or the painful bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe.

PORTLAND, Oregon — Bunions impact one in every three Americans. It’s a foot problem that can be really painful and sometimes makes it hard to walk. Traditionally, surgery would keep patients from ...

Medicare will cover bunion surgery, also called bunionectomy, when a doctor considers it medically necessary. A doctor may recommend bunion surgery to address significant pain or correct a structural ...

Bunions are joint foot deformities that cause pain, inflammation, and difficulty walking. They form when the big toe joint bends inward, causing the big toe to point towards the other toes. This can ...

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

Bunions may appear as if they’re just a simple swelling on the side of the foot, but they’re a lot more complex than they look. A bunion is a full-on foot deformity caused by a shift in the foot’s ...

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, ...

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If you experience pain from a bunion, home treatment may ease the discomfort. In cases of severe pain, surgery can realign the affected joint and correct the bunion. A bunion is a bump on the side of ...