(WGHP) — April 15 is National Bunion Day. It’s a common foot condition that can sometimes be painful. Dr. Robert Goecker is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Novant Health Mothershed Foot and ...

People for millennia have suffered from the painful foot deformity that may be the result of a uniquely human toe. Here's why—and what you can do to ease the pain. A colored x-ray image highlights ...

Bunions, or hallux valgus, are not just unsightly – they can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Understanding all the options, including innovative procedures like Lapiplasty and ...

The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...

Bunions are common and moreso in women than men. The official medical term for a bunion is hallux valgus, which the result of a deformity of the joint at the base of big toe or the metatarsophalangeal ...

Many people can easily ignore the fact that their toes are misaligned as long as they are not suffering from any pain, as their feet are most often covered up in shoes and socks. But if you have ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — April 15 is National Bunion Day. It ...