bunion
Big toe bulge
A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe, where the joint juts outward and the toe angles inward toward the others.
Bunions develop gradually from pressure on the joint, often from tight or narrow shoes: Her bunions made high heels unbearable.
The condition can become painful and may require surgery in severe cases.
Abnormally bent toe joint
- callusHardened protective skin
- cornCereal grown on cobs
- bursitisInflamed joint cushions
- metatarsalgiaPainful inflammation beneath toes
arthritis · claw toe · neuroma · osteoarthritis · limited mobility · ulceration
Bodily or emotional distress
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- inflammationProtective tissue response
throbbing · soreness · stiffness · burning · aching · sensitivity · irritation · restricted movement
Wearable alignment devices
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- corrective surgeryOperation to fix abnormalities
- arch supportDevice lifting foot's curve
shoe inserts · ice pack · anti-inflammatory · physical therapy · taping · realignment
Midfoot skeletal element
- phalangesBones of fingers, toes
- big toeInnermost foot digit
- jointShared by multiple parties
- boneHard skeletal tissue
toe box · ball of foot · forefoot · tarsal · sesamoid
Excessive inward foot roll
- tight shoesIll-fitting small footwear
- high heelsElevated women's shoes
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
- flat feetAbsent pedal arches
hypermobility · arthritis · gout · hereditary · occupation · standing
Lower limb specialist
- chiropodistFoot and ankle specialist
- orthopedic surgeonDoctor treating musculoskeletal conditions
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
Improper positioning relative to reference
- splayfootAbnormally flat, outward foot
- structural changeModification to core architecture
Footwear for foot problems
- comfortable shoesSupportive, pain-free footwear
- sandalsOpen strappy footwear
- shoe stretcherTool widening tight footwear
hammertoe
Abnormally bent toe joint
metatarsalgia · arthritis · claw toe · neuroma · osteoarthritis · limited mobility · ulceration
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
inflammation · throbbing · soreness · stiffness · burning · aching · sensitivity · irritation · restricted movement · chronic discomfort
orthotics
Wearable alignment devices
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- corrective surgeryOperation to fix abnormalities
arch support · shoe inserts · ice pack · anti-inflammatory · physical therapy · taping · realignment
metatarsal
Midfoot skeletal element
bone · toe box · ball of foot · forefoot · tarsal · sesamoid
overpronation
Excessive inward foot roll
- tight shoesIll-fitting small footwear
- high heelsElevated women's shoes
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
flat feet · hypermobility · arthritis · gout · hereditary · occupation · standing
podiatrist
Lower limb specialist
- chiropodistFoot and ankle specialist
- orthopedic surgeonDoctor treating musculoskeletal conditions
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
X-ray · diagnosis · consultation · referral
misalignment
Improper positioning relative to reference
- splayfootAbnormally flat, outward foot
- structural changeModification to core architecture
orthopedic shoes
Footwear for foot problems
- comfortable shoesSupportive, pain-free footwear
- sandalsOpen strappy footwear
- shoe stretcherTool widening tight footwear
- digit ailmentsbroken toe, hammer toe, hammertoe, ingrown toenail, claw toe
- foot injuriesankle sprain, ankle fracture, broken toe, stress fracture, plantar fasciitis
- foot problemshammertoe, flat feet, clubfoot, claw toe, high arch
- medical findingscyst, tumor, lesion, polyp, hernia
- limb deformitiesbowlegs, bowed legs, knock knees, clubfoot, hammer toe
- bulgesbump, hump, knob, lump, mound
- bunion padFoot joint cushion
- bunion surgeryOperation to fix toe joint protrusion