A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint). This results in a bump on the outside edge of this toe.
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Last Updated: 03/06/2008
Bunion: Metatarsophalangeal joint
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