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Foot and ankle conditions
Bunion

Bunion

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A condition in which a bone growth forms on the joint at the base of the big toe.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Foot and ankle conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Symptoms

Foot pain
Swollen foot
Big toe bent
Pain in ball of foot

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Bunion

Surgery

Bunion removal
Bunion repair

Risk factors

Personal

High heeled shoes
Family history
History of injury to area

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