5 Common Big Toe Problems
5 Common Big Toe Problems Stephen Pinney, MD There are a number of problems that can affect the great toe –also known as the Hallux. Here are five common problems: Bunion Bunions, also known as hallux valgus (big toe angled to the outside) are the most common great toe problem. Many bunions are painless, but some are associated […]
5 things you probably didn’t know about bunions
5 things you probably didn’t know about bunions The term “bunion” is derived from the Latin word for turnip. The medical term for bunions is Hallux (big toe) Valgus (pointing away from the midline). Tight shoes do NOT cause bunions. Rather, you can usually blame your parents. More than 80% of patient with bunions have a […]