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Health NewsCommon Foot Myths Trip Us Up Ill-Fitting Shoes a Danger to Diabetics Search Results 1–4 of 4 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics Bunion Deformity A bunion is the result of mechanical imbalance and undue stress on the big toe joint and is usually the result of inherited faulty foot mechanics which put abnormal stress on the front of the foot. ... Details >American College of Foot and Ankle SurgeonsBunions A bunion is an abnormal, bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe.... Details >Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchFoot Care Also available in: Spanish Years of wear and tear can be hard on our feet. So can disease, poor circulation, improperly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don't fit properly. Problems with our feet can be the first sign o... Details >National Institute on Aging Information CenterFoot Health: Bunions Also available in: Spanish A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe—the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint—that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. ... Details >American Podiatric Medical Association
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