What is the definition or description of: bunion?

Hallux valgus: Prominent bump on the inside of the large toe joint. May be painful or painless. Its common for bunions to run in family and gradually increase over time. Tight fitting shoes may exacerbate pain & deform.Many can be managed successfully with basic non-operative treatment. Surgery only when persistent symptoms continue in spite of appropriate non-operative treatment. From the greek word for turnip.

Bone growth: A true bunion is the increased growth of bone on the side of the first metatarsal head.

Enlargement of bone: A bunion is an enlargement of bone that develops on the inside of the foot at the large toe. It is caused by hereditary factors in 65% of cases. It may or may not be painful. If it grows and causes pain, it should definitely be evaluated. If it is small, is not growing and causes no pain, observe.

Prominent joint: A bunion is a progressive disorder that is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe joint which may become painful. The visible bump actually reflects changes in the framework of that joint and possibly adjacent joints. In later stages, the big toe may lean towards the second toe which throws the bones out of alignment – producing the bunion’s “bump” which may lead to pain.