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Does walking barefoot in tile floors make you more likely to get bunions or crooked toes?
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No: This will have no affect on them.
Answered 4/5/2013
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No: You can't really avoid getting bunions. Bunions are structural problems due to foot type and function. You can slow down the progression of the deformity by improving foot function with good shoes and supports. See your foot specialists for an evaluation. Dr l.
Answered 12/10/2013
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