Bunions
Alternative names:
hallux valgus
Symptoms:
- reddened skin over the joint of the great toe
- pain over the small joints of the foot, in the joint where the great toe joins the foot (MTP joint)
- great toe turns toward the other toes
Signs and tests:
Physical examination of the foot confirms the presence of bunions.
A foot X-ray may be performed.
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