LA Bunion Surgery
Picture of Podiatrist Performing Bunion Surgery
A Toe Bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe–the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint – that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. This forces the toe to bend toward the others, causing an often painful lump of bone on the foot. Since this joint carries a lot of the body´s weight while walking, Toe Bunions can cause extreme Foot Pain if left untreated. The MTP joint itself may become stiff and sore, making even the wearing of shoes difficult or impossible. Foot Bunions – from the Latin "bunio," meaning enlargement – can also occur on the outside of the foot along the little toe, where it is called a "bunionette" or "tailor´s bunion."
Picture of Podiatrist Performing Bunion Surgery
A Toe Bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe–the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint – that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. This forces the toe to bend toward the others, causing an often painful lump of bone on the foot. Since this joint carries a lot of the body´s weight while walking, Toe Bunions can cause extreme Foot Pain if left untreated. The MTP joint itself may become stiff and sore, making even the wearing of shoes difficult or impossible. Foot Bunions – from the Latin "bunio," meaning enlargement – can also occur on the outside of the foot along the little toe, where it is called a "bunionette" or "tailor´s bunion."