Submitted by iamcagey on August 31, 2007

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Bunionectomy

Bunionectomy

A bunion is literally a bump on the big toe. Medically speaking, a bunion is called hallux valgus. It is a deformity of the bones and joint between the foot and the big toe, and is more often than not, very painful. It appears along the inner border of the foot, along the base of the big toe and arch. “In a bunion two things happen at the same time. First the first and second metatarsal bones angle away from each other much like your first two fingers when you make a Victory sign. The metatarsal bones are the long ones behind the toes. The second thing that happens is that the big toe starts to lean over toward the second toe. At first the second toe acts...

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