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	Bunion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A bunion (hallux valgus) is a sometimes painful structural deformity of the bones and the joint between the foot and big toe.
		Bunions develop via long-term warping caused by pointed shoes during the growth phase of the foot causing this joint at the base of the big toe to thicken and enlarge.
		Bunions are commonly associated with a deviated position of the big toe where it leans in towards the second toe; and the deviation in the angle between the first and second metatarsal bones of the foot.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bunion (940 words)

	Bunions - FootPhysicians.com
		Bunions are often described as a bump on the side of the big toe.
		Bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot.
		Bunions are readily apparent--you can see the prominence at the base of the big toe or side of the foot.
	www.footphysicians.com /footankleinfo/bunions.htm (843 words)

	Bunion - DynoMed.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A bunion will often result in related conditions, perhaps forming a callus caused by rubbing against the side of a shoe. Sometimes corns develop, or structural abnormalities in the other toes. It may be hard to find shoes that fit well or enable greater ease of movement.
		Both bunions and bunionettes result from tight-fitting shoes that force the toes inward. When this happens, there is pressure on the bony joints of the toes to move outward, where they rub painfully against the shoe.
		Bunions are never present at birth, though they may occur at a fairly early age. Most become noticeable during the adult years. Because women often wear tight, pointed, or high-heeled shoes, they suffer from bunions much more than do men.
	www.dynomed.com /encyclopedia/encyclopedia/foot_and_ankle/Bunion.html (1207 words)

	Holland Foot and Ankle Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A bunion is an enlargement of the first toe joint (known as the first metatarsal phalangeal joint).
		When a bunion is present on one foot, it is very difficult to find shoes to fit since the foot with the bunion is wider than the foot without the bunion.
		In this case, you have a choice of fitting the foot with the bunion and having the other shoe being to large, or fitting the foot without the bunion and having the foot with the bunion being cramped in the shoe.
	www.healthsearchonline.com /pages/hollanddpm/bunion.htm (1076 words)

	Bunion Deformities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Bunions form when there is an imbalance of the joints and tendons of the foot.
		In general, bunions are the result of faulty foot development, usually caused by the way we walk, our inherited foot type, our shoes, or other sources.
		Although bunions tend to run in families, it is the foot type that is passed down through the genetic makeup.
	www.premiersurgeons.com /Buniondeformities.htm (673 words)

	Foot and Ankle Conditions: Hallux Valgus (Bunion Deformity)
		The bunions are large, and the big toes are deviated to the outside of the foot (this is called hallux valgus).
		The decision to perform one type of surgery or another is based upon the extent and magnitude of the bunion deformity, the presence of arthritis in the big toe joint, and the space between the first and second metatarsals, which is called the intermetatarsal angle.
		For very severe bunion deformities where there is considerable angulation between the first and second metatarsals an osteotomy of the metatarsal may not be sufficient, and for these patients, the joint between the first metatarsal and the cuneiform bone is fused with screws, called the Lapidus procedure.
	footandankle.mdmercy.com /conditions/bigtoe/hallux_valgus.html (1003 words)

	Foot Care Library \| Bunion Deformities \| BunionBusters.com
		Bunions at the base of the great toe usually begin when the big toe starts moving toward the smaller toes when tight, pointed shoes are worn.
		Padding the bunion is an important first step, as is wearing shoes that are large enough to comfortably accommodate the bunion (such as sandals, athletic shoes or shoes made from soft leather).
		For a mild bunion, the podiatric surgeon may remove the enlarged portion of bone and realign the muscles, tendons and ligaments surrounding the joint.
	www.bunionbusters.com /footcare/bunion_deformities.asp (1246 words)

	Foot Pain and Podiatry - Bunion Deformity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Typically, as a bunion deformity progresses, calluses form under the ball of the foot, a reddened area appears over the prominent first metatarsal head, lessor toe deformities appear, shoes no longer fit properly, degenerative arthritic joint changes occur and the cosmetic appearance of the foot deteriorates.
		In cases where the bunion deformity is mild to moderate and the patient is not in pain, custom molded foot orthotics are prescribed to help correct the weight bearing forces which usually cause the bunion deformity.
		In correcting a bunion deformity, some doctors still cut off a portion of the knuckle joint of the great toe to narrow the appearance of the foot but do not realign the knuckle joint of the great toe.
	www.footpain.org /Bunion-Deformity.html (846 words)

	Tailor's Bunion - FootPhysicians.com
		Tailor's bunions are not as common as bunions, which occur on the inside of the foot, but both are similar in symptoms and causes.
		Often a tailor's bunion is caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot.
		Regardless of the cause, the symptoms of a tailor's bunion are usually aggravated by wearing shoes that are too narrow in the toe, producing constant rubbing and pressure.
	www.footphysicians.com /footankleinfo/tailors-bunion.htm (643 words)

	Bunion
		A bunion occurs because of a condition called hallux valgus, a bone displacement in which the big toe bulges out at the base and the top of the toe points in toward the second toe.
		As the bunion continues to be irritated, the bursa continues to swell and a bony growth develops.
		Bunions and hallux valgus are diagnosed by examination.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/b/bunion.htm (632 words)

	bunion: Orthotics, arch supports, shoe inserts by Tucson Podiatrist Dr. Elaine Shapiro
		Not all bunions are painful but if they are painful it is either in the outer aspect which people refer to as the "bump" or in the joint itself.
		Bunions are hereditary and when asked, most people can remember some great aunt or grandparent who also had the deformity.
		Bunion surgery is usually performed by making cuts in the bone fixated by screws which hold the bones in their corrected position.
	www.drelaineshapiro.com /bunion.htm (396 words)

	Bunion information at MyFootShop.com!
		Bunions also change the position of the joint and force the great toe joint to function in a manner that promotes arthritis of the great toe joint.
		Bunions are not uncommon in teenagers and young adult.
		Surgical procedures for pediatric bunions tend to be somewhat more aggressive in nature merely due to the fact that the child has a lifetime in which the bunion may recur.
	www.myfootshop.com /detail.asp?Condition=Bunion (3115 words)

	Howstuffworks "Bunion: A Profile of a Swelling on the Foot"
		Bunions are most commonly caused by wearing poorly fitting footwear, but they can also be the result of inherited deformities in bone structure of the foot.
		A bunion is characterized by swelling at the big-toe joint, which may be accompanied by pain and tenderness.
		Acute bunions are a type of bursitis, which is an inflammation of a bursa (a fluid-filled sac that cushions joints).
	health.howstuffworks.com /define-bunion.htm/printable (685 words)

	Bunion Surgery Puts the Best Foot Forward
		In a study of 209 patients with a painful bunion and hallux valgus, an inward deflection of the big toe, patients found a common corrective surgical procedure to be most effective at treating the condition, followed by the use of corrective shoe inserts (orthoses).
		A bunion is a deformity that usually occurs at the head of the first metatarsal bone, which connects the big toe to the arch of the foot.
		As the bunion grows, it forces the big toe to angle inward toward the center of the foot, causing the head of the first metatarsal bone to move outward and rub against the inside of the shoe.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/32/1728_79790.htm (886 words)

	Bunion surgery
		Bunion surgery generally involves an incision in the top or side of the big toe joint and the removal or realignment of soft tissue and bone to relieve pain and restore normal alignment to the joint.
		The usual recovery period after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months, depending on the amount of soft tissue and bone affected.
		A review of bunion surgeries indicates that 25% to 33% of people who have surgery for bunions are disappointed in the result, despite an improvement in pain and the degree of deformity.
	www.peacehealth.org /kbase/topic/detail/surgical/hw33928/detail.htm (772 words)

	PodiatryNetwork.com - Bunion Deformity
		In the case of mild to moderate bunion deformities the bone cut is most often performed at the neck of the metatarsal (near the joint).
		This is why bunion pain is most common in women whose shoes have a pointed toe box.
		The most common procedure performed for the correction of bunions is the 1st metatarsal neck osteotomy, near the level of the joint.
	www.podiatrynetwork.com /document_disorders2.cfm?ID=200 (958 words)

	Frankford Hospitals - Bunion Surgery
		A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of the bone or tissue around a joint at the base of the big toe or at the base of the little toe (in which case it is called a "bunionette" or "tailor's bunion").
		Initial treatment of bunions may include wearing comfortable, well-fitting footwear (particularly shoes that conform to the shape of the foot and do not cause pressure areas) or the use of splints and orthotics (special shoe inserts shaped to your feet) to reposition the big toe.
		Bunion surgery may be performed on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital.
	www.frankfordhospitals.org /healthinfo/t_and_p/ortho/TP031.html (1524 words)

	Bunions - a bunion occurs as a deformity in the big toe
		Bunions are associated with various diseases of the joints including osteoarthritis, but usually there is no obvious underlying illness.
		A bunion occurs as a result of a deformity in the big toe known as hallux valgus, where hallux means the big toe and valgus means abnormal bending towards the other toes.
		Inflammation of the bursa (bursititis) contributes to the swelling of a bunion.
	hcd2.bupa.co.uk /fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/bunions.html (691 words)

	Bunion Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		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).
		Bunions may form as a result of abnormal motion of the foot during walking or running.
		Other possible causes of bunions are leg-length discrepancies, with the bunion present on the longer leg, and trauma occurring to the joint of the big toe.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0002/ai_2601000249 (1047 words)

	Bunion Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		By far the most common cause of bunions is the prolonged wearing of poorly fitting shoes, usually shoes with a narrow, pointed toe box that squeezes the toes into an unnatural position.
		Bunion pain can be successfully managed in the vast majority of cases by switching to shoes that fit properly and don't compress the toes.
		The vast majority of patients who undergo bunion surgery experience a dramatic reduction of foot pain after surgery, along with a significant improvement in the alignment of their big toe.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /booklet/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=7&topcategory=Foot (2082 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bunion removal
		Bunion removal is the surgical treatment of a deformity of the bones of the big toe and foot (bunion).
		A bunion is a painful deformity of the bones and joint between the foot and the big toe.
		Surgical removal of a bunion is usually done while the patient is under general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free) and rarely requires a hospital stay.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002962.htm (383 words)

	Bunion Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment by MedicineNet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The common bunion is a localized area of enlargement of the inner portion of the joint at the base of the big toe.
		A less common bunion is located at the joint at the base of the smallest (fifth) toe.
		Other risk factors for the development of bunions include congenital (present from birth) abnormal formation of the bones of the foot, nerve conditions that affect the foot, rheumatoid arthritis, and injury to the foot.
	www.medicinenet.com /bunions/article.htm (346 words)

	Treatment of Bunions at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A bunion is a normal bone which, because it has moved, creates the appearance of a bump on the inside of the foot at the base of the big toe.
		A bunion that forms on the side of the foot near the little toe for the same reason is called a bunionette.
		Bunions aren't actually inherited, but the foot type prone to develop bunions is passed along in families.
	www.mayoclinic.org /bunion-jax/index.html (475 words)

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