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BUNIONS (Management (REFERRAL: NOT COSMETIC (Situations where referral may…
BUNIONS
Management
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REFERRAL: NOT COSMETIC
Situations where referral may be of benefit include if: deformity painful worsening: 2nd toe involved: difficult with foot wear: dirsuption to lifestyle
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Causes
The exact cause of bunions is unknown; however, poorly-fitting footwear is considered to be particularly important in their development.
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Definition
A bunion is a deformity which occurs when the great toe moves towards the second toe (and may sometimes overlie it). This causes a prominent first metatarsal head, sometimes associated with bursitis. Bunions can cause pain when walking or wearing shoes.
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