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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Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Last Updated: 03/20/2006
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