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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Bunions Prevention

Health Encyclopedia: Bunions

Alternative Names

Hallux valgus


Prevention

Avoid compressing the toes of your foot with narrow, poor-fitting shoes.


References

Vanore JV. Diagnosis and treatment of first metatarsophalangeal joint disorders. Section 1: Hallux valgus. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2003; 42(3): 112-123.

King DM. Associated deformities and hypermobility in hallux valgus: an investigation with weightbearing radiographs. Foot Ankle Int. 2004; 25(4): 251-255.

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Bunions
Hallux valgus Treatment When a bunion first begins to develop, take good care of your feet and wear wide-toed shoes. This often solves the problem... Read more »
Bunion removal
Bunionectomy; Hallux valgus correction Risks Risks for bunion surgery include the following: Numbness over the big toe Wound breakdown ... Read more »
Bunions
A bunion is when your big toe points toward the second toe. This causes a bump on the edge of your foot, at the joint of your big toe. Alternative Names Hallux... Read more »
Bunion removal
Bunion removal is the surgical treatment of a deformity of the bones of the big toe and foot (bunion). Alternative Names Bunionectomy; Hallux valgus correction ... Read more »
Corns and calluses
...farmers and rowers get callused hands that prevent them from getting painful blisters. People with bunions often develop a callus over the bunion because it rubs against the shoe. Neither corns... Read more »

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