An inflammation or growth on the head of the first or fifth toe. Hallux valgus.
An inflammation and swelling of the big toe, caused by tight shoes which force the toe sideways so that a callus develops over the joint between the toe and the metatarsal.
Swelling and thickening of the joint where the big toe joins the foot, displacing the big toe toward the other toes. Caused by chronic irritation from ill-fitting shoes, bunions may become painful and require surgery.
Disorder of the foot associated with swelling and inflammation of the great toe; commonly seen in women who wear narrow-toed shoe’s.
A painful, inflamed, bony protrusion at the base of the big toe. A bunion is caused by an abnormal enlargement of the joint of the big toe, which is forced inward against the other toes and may overlap the toe next to it. Symptoms may include swelling, soreness, and redness near the toe joint; an inflamed bursa and calluses at the affected area; and persistent or intermittent pain. Mild cases may be treated with protective devices, or- thotics in their shoes, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. In severe cases, an orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist can correct the condition with a surgical procedure.
A swelling of the joint between the great toe and the first metatarsal bone. A bursa often develops over the site and the great toe becomes displaced toward the others. Bunions are usually caused by ill-fitting shoes and may require surgical treatment.
Inflammation and thickening of the first metatarsal joint of the great toe, usually associated with marked enlargement of the joint and lateral displacement of the toe.
A thickened cushion of tissue or a sac filled with fluid that rests above a misshapen joint of the big toe. The root cause of this condition is an anomalous outward protrusion of the big toe known as hallux valgus. Minor deformities can often be addressed by wearing properly fitting footwear and using a specialized cushion to straighten the big toe. However, larger abnormalities may necessitate surgical intervention to realign the joint and alleviate the resulting pressure.
A protrusion on the inner side of the big toe caused by prolonged wear of narrow and pointed shoes. Over time, these ill-fitting shoes push the big toe towards the outer side of the foot. This, along with the rubbing caused by the tight shoe, triggers irritation and swelling around the joint of the big toe and its bursa, setting off a cycle of friction, swelling, and inflammation. The only effective remedy is surgical removal of some bone and the use of shoes that allow the big toe to remain in a straight position. Nearly all cases of bunions occur in women.