Bunions are common and moreso in women than men. The official medical term for a bunion is hallux valgus, which the result of a deformity of the joint at the base of big toe or the metatarsophalangeal ...

For millennia, people have suffered from bunions, a painful condition that’s uniquely human. Here’s why—and how to ease the pain. A colored x-ray image highlights bunions in the feet of a 54-year-old ...

(WGHP) — April 15 is National Bunion Day. It’s a common foot condition that can sometimes be painful. Dr. Robert Goecker is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Novant Health Mothershed Foot and ...

The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...

Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage plans may cover lapiplasty if a podiatrist or doctor deems the procedure medically necessary to treat bunions that cause pain and limit mobility. The cost of ...

Top down view of light skinned person pointing to the bunion on their right foot. The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look ...