A bunion is a commonly misunderstood foot deformity.
Most people see the prominence on the side of their great
toe and assume that this represents a bump or lump on the
bone of the great toe. The main purpose of the diagram is
to show that the bunion is formed by the angle created by
two bones.
It is a very difficult deformity
to treat surgically because once the bones start to move
it is difficult to halt their progression. The only treatment
that can stop a bunion from getting larger and also reduce
bunion pain is an orthotic. Orthotics change the position
of the feet and reduce how much weight is being transferred
to the bunion site.
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. Many complaints seem to begin after the involvement
of court sports. This is basically due to the fact that
the lateral motion required in court sport puts pressure
on the great toe joint due to the pivotal motion required.
Many people seem to have an aching or sharp sensation in
the first toe joint after a strenuous game of racquetball
or handball. |
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