Bunions

A bunion is when a fluid filled sac forms over the MTP joint (metatarsophalangeal joint) resulting from a deformity in this joint known as hallux valgus.

This deformity results in the the big toe shifting towards the adjacent toe and in more severe cases overlapping the second toe.

As the big toe shifts from its original position, the metatarsal bone is exposed and a person may often experience pain as a result of swelling and stretching of the skin.

People with bunions often have difficulty wearing what some may consider ‘normal’ shoes and even simply walking.