Bunions, otherwise known as hallux abducto valgus are a very common deformity amongst the general population. There are many misconceptions regarding the management of bunions and often, patients ...

A bunion, also known as hallux vulgus, is a deformity of the bone at the bottom of the big toe. It causes the big toe to turn in towards the smaller toes and sometimes overlap with the second toe.

Bunions (hallux valgus) and toe abnormalities such as hammer or claw toes become more prevalent with age but are strongly influenced by heredity, Marian Hannan, DSc, MPH, and colleagues report in an ...

The terms “hallux valgus” or “hallux abducto-valgus” are the most commonly used medical terms associated with a bunion anomaly. “Hallux” refers to the great toe, “valgus” refers to the abnormal ...

Bunions result from abnormal foot structure, specifically a deformity in the joint of the big toe called hallux valgus. This leads to changes in the structure of the joint and other areas of the foot.

A large cohort study has confirmed several risk factors associated with hallux valgus: female sex, African-American race, older age, pes planus and knee/hip osteoarthritis (OA). The study, published ...

According to a study published six years ago, 23% of adults aged 18-65, and 36% of adults over 65 years old are affected by Hallux Abducto Valgus.* This progressive and often disabling condition can ...

People for millennia have suffered from the painful foot deformity that may be the result of a uniquely human toe. Here's why—and what you can do to ease the pain. A colored x-ray image highlights ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In an episode of Sex and the City, Manolo Blahnik-obsessed ...

Arthritis: Is the painful joint condition linked to bunions? Expert reveals possible link Arthritis is a condition which affects the joints. More than 10 million people in the UK suffer from the ...