• Arthritis
• Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
• Flat Feet (Children)
• Hallux Limitus
• Ingrowing toe nails
• Lumps & Bumps
• Metatarsalgia
• Neuroma
• Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
• Toe deformities

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Bunions (Hallux Valgus)

A Bunion is more properly referred to as "Hallux Valgus". This a common foot problem which affects mainly ladies though it can and does affect men. Although it is more common in adults I do see a significant number of children with this condition. In children the condition is referred to as "juvenile hallux valgus".
Bunions are known to be a progressive condition. It is expected that the toe will continue to drift out of alignment with time and the forefoot to splay [become wider] as the bones become more separated. As a result of the deformity secondary problems arise.

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