Bunions.
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)