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Bunions

Best Doctors for Bunion Surgery: What to Look For

Bunions can make everyday activities, like walking, painful and frustrating. For many people, surgery is an important step to get relief and move comfortably again. But finding the right doctor for your bunion surgery is just as important as the surgery itself. The right choice can lead to lasting relief, while the wrong one might… 

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Surgical Removal of a Bunion: What to Expect

Bunions can be a painful and overwhelming condition, making even the simplest daily activities uncomfortable. For many sufferers, surgical removal becomes a necessary step toward long-term relief and mobility. If you are wondering what bunion surgery involves and how to prepare for it, you have come to the right place. This article sheds light on… 

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5 Signs You Should See a Foot Surgeon in San Antonio for Your Bunions

Bunions can be a real pain. These bony bumps form at the base of your big toe joint and can cause discomfort, especially if left untreated. According to studies, one out of three people over the age of 65 have bunions. A foot surgeon in San Antonio, TX, can help if bunions are becoming an… 

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Bunions and High Heels: The Connection and How to Mitigate It

Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe joint and can cause pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness. A lot happens before one starts developing a bunion, and high heels are a known risk factor for the condition. In this article, we will explore the relationship… 

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Bunion Prevention Tips: Lifestyle Changes for Foot Health

Bunions are one of the most common foot problems affecting adults in America. This growth starts out small but can grow to interfere with walking and exercise. Bunions usually form at base of the big toe and result from changes to the bones in the foot. The problem is structural and should be taken seriously…. 

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5 Procedures to Treat a Painful Bunion

There are two words that are often used to describe bunions: “unsightly” and “annoying.” However, for some people, bunions can be so much more than a cosmetic nuisance: they can cause severe pain, which eventually results in gait problems and throws off the entire foot off balance, thereby increasing one’s risk for injuries. If your… 

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Reasons You Should Never Ignore Your Bunions

Bunions are a common foot condition that occurs when the big toe becomes deformed and points inward, towards the rest of the toes. The base of the big toe joint will point outward, while the top of the big toe will move horizontally towards the other toes. This can also cause the joint at the… 

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How Bunions Develop and How to Treat Them

Bunions are a common problem among adults across all age groups. In fact, according to the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, more than 64 million people in the United States have this foot deformity. A bunion develops when the bones that make up the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint move out of place, causing the… 

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At-Home Treatments for Bunions

A bunion, medically named hallux valgus, is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. A bunion occurs when bone or tissue at the front part of your foot moves out of place, causing the top of your big toe to get pulled toward your smaller toes. This… 

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Tips for Preventing Bunions

Bunions are a very common podiatric issue among adults of all ages. It refers to a bony bump that develops at the base of the big toe. As a result, the front of the foot becomes abnormally-shaped, making it difficult to find shoes that fit well and leading to a variety of podiatric issues, such… 

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