Bunions are joint foot deformities that cause pain, inflammation, and difficulty walking. They form when the big toe joint bends inward, causing the big toe to point towards the other toes. This can ...

Podiatrists and foot surgeons have traditionally relied on a surgical procedure called an osteotomy to correct bunions — or the painful bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe.

If you have bunions, just putting on a pair of sneakers can be painful. Yet many people endure the pain, fearing that surgical treatment will keep them off their feet for too long. However, minimally ...

Alyssa Zimmerman had bunion surgery in December she's in for a checkup. "I've had a bunion since I was about 16 and playing soccer, and when I was playing soccer it was pretty painful," said Zimmerman ...

BALTIMORE, Md. – Bunions are small bony bumps on toes that create massive pain and problems. Surgery is the solution, but an old traditional method is being challenged by a newer, groundbreaking ...

Medicare will cover bunion surgery, also called bunionectomy, when a doctor considers it medically necessary. A doctor may recommend bunion surgery to address significant pain or correct a structural ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Studies show that one-third of men and women in the U.S. have a bunion, that painful bone that sticks out of your foot. It can cause excruciating pain and ...

The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...

Anyone with bunions will tell you that these enlarged bony bumps can cause irritation and pain, and make finding the right footwear a real challenge. While they can only be corrected through surgery, ...

On today’s inaugural U.S. National Bunion Day, podiatrists like Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus of the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in Boca Raton are on a mission to destigmatize a painful condition that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to foot problems, bunions provide a double dose of discomfort: They not only make your foot ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Many of us wear stilettos or high heels, and we love them. For some people, the higher the heel, the better. However, orthopedic doctors warn that it could mean major foot ...