What is a bunion?

Bunion is a protruding bump on the side of a big toe. It is just one abnormal feature of a complex of inter-related displacement of bones and muscles in the forefoot that is called "hallux valgus deformity complex" (Fig.2-3).

Hallux valgus means outward tilting of the big toe. Other associated forefoot conditions can be hammer toes, collapsed arches, calluses and even baby bunion of the little toe.

Fig.1 Mild Condition

Fig.2 Moderate Condition

Fig.3 Hallux Valgus deformity complex

Fig 4. Calluses

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