Bunions.

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Hallux Valgus, more commonly known as “Bunions”, is a deformity of the big toe joint. The foot becomes wider and the big toe joint develops a bony prominence and becomes painful against footwear.

Who gets bunions?

There is a well spread rumour that they are caused by pointed shoes! However, barefooted Islanders develop bunions! Literature accepts genetics plays a large factor in their development, with women developing bunions more frequently but other factors include: Foot injury.

  • Systemic disorders.

  • Hypermobility Syndromes

  • Skeletal alignment and angulations.

  • Foot function.

  • Activities that place high pressure on that joint and associated Hypermobility Syndromes.

Please see McCluney JG, Tinley P. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2006 May-Jun; 45(3):161-7, where I proposed a long 1st metatarsal contributed to the development of Juvenile Hallux Valgus or go to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed and read the abstract.

As my research would suggest, I am particularly interested in discussing bunions and Hallux Valgus so please contact me at The Perth Podiatrists.

Gregory McCluney Perth Podiatrist DIP. POD, POST. GRAD. DIP. (POD)., M.SC. (POD)

 
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