Bunions are a progressive bone and soft tissue disorder affecting the big toe, often causing pain and a noticeable bump. Risk factors for bunions include genetics, walking dynamics, and injury, ...

People for millennia have suffered from the painful foot deformity that may be the result of a uniquely human toe. Here's why—and what you can do to ease the pain. A colored x-ray image highlights ...

It's a common misconception that you can just "shave off" a bunion. Turns out, it's a deformity that needs to be realigned. Doctors are now able to lower the rate of recurrence with a surgery that's ...

Bunions are more than just a nuisance they can be downright painful. And the embarrassing bump at the base of your big toe can make you think twice before slipping on your favorite strappy sandals.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Bunions are one of the most common forefoot deformities treated in my practice at Livingston ...

Anyone with bunions will tell you that these enlarged bony bumps can cause irritation and pain, and make finding the right footwear a real challenge. While they can only be corrected through surgery, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can having a bunion cause a different problem on the same leg? I saw an orthopedist about a bunion eight to nine years ago and was told it could be fixed, but since the bunion doesn’t ...

Many people associate bunions with old age and view them as something you just need to live with. However, this painful condition can happen to people of any age. The good news is, you don’t need to ...