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  •   Home
  •   The Team  
    •   Meet The Team
    •   Dr Andrew Kingsford
    •   Dr Dean Samaras
    •   Michael McCarrick
    •   Margot Deen
  •   Book Online
  •   Contact Us
  •   Forms  
    •   Patient Details Form
  •   Conditions and Symptoms  
    •   CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS
      •   Arthritis, Gout, Flat Feet & Plantar Fasciitis
      •   Corns and calluses
      •   Children’s Feet
        •   Back to School – Children’s Shoe Buying Guide
      •   Diabetes
        •   Diabetic Foot Care
      •   Minor Surgery
      •   Orthotics
      •   Reconstructive Surgery
      •   Surgery
      •   The Top 4 Conditions We Treat in Summer

Bunions

Bunions/ Hallux Valgus

 

Bunions are bony deformities at the base of the big toe, which often cause it to point outwards.

Common symptoms include a deformity at the base of the big toe, pain around the joints, and swelling/stiffness. 

What causes Bunions?

Bunions are formed when the bones forming the big toe joint move out of place. Years of abnormal motion and pressure forces the big toe to bend outward, which causes an often-painful lump on the joint. Poorly fitting shoes, arthritis and family history can contribute to bunion formation.

What you can expect from your treatment:

After diagnosis with the podiatrist, you will likely be offered a range of solutions. Bunion pads and insoles/orthotics and wider shoes can help alleviate some of the symptoms however in chronic cases, painkillers and surgery may be required.

If you do required surgery, please feel at ease that our experienced Podiatric Surgery team can assist. To find out more about bunion surgery, click here.

It is estimated that around 22% of adults over the age of 18 have bunions. An estimated 35% of elderly people aged over 65 years have bunions.

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226 Hotham Street,
Elsternwick VIC 3185

(03) 9532 7600

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