• A bunion is a bony prominence from realignment of the joint at the base of the big toes.

• Bunions most commonly affect the inner foot at the base of the big toe but also can affect the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe, referred to as a bunionette or tailor's bunion.

• Bunions most commonly affect women.

• Bunions may or may not cause symptoms.

• Bunions are a progressive deformity.

• Treatment of bunions can include rest, icing, alteration of footwear, foot supports (orthotics), medications, steroid injections, and/or surgery.

Refrence: http://www.medicinenet.com/bunions/article.htm

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