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Bunion

A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is an outward deformity of the foot's metatarsophalangeal joint which connects the big toe to the foot. The rear tarsametatarsal joint that holds the metatarsal bone in a straight-ahead position weakens, and the metatarsal moves outward and rotates 90 degrees, bringing the sesamoids up against the adjacent toe. This…

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Causes
Unclear
Complications
Bursitis, arthritis
Diagnostic method
Based on symptoms, X-rays
Differential diagnosis
Osteoarthritis, Freiberg's disease, hallux rigidus, Morton's neuroma
Frequency
~23% of adults
Other names
Hallux abducto valgus, hallux valgus

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Bunion

Nodes45
Edges44
Triples49
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.044444
Components1

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Bunion

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has treatment · 8
Bunion → Conservative, Even, If, Ligaments, These, Treatment, Understanding, Waiting
related to Cause · 8
Bunion → Ankle Surgeons, Around, Bunions, Foot, It, Proposed, The, The American College
related to Diagnosis · 7
Bunion → Bunions, Diagnosis, HV, HVA, It, The, X-rays
related to Signs and symptoms · 5
Bunion → Bunions, If, It, Pain, Symptoms
related to Pathophysiology · 4
Bunion → Atop, Bunions, Osteoarthritis, The
related to Orthotics · 3
Bunion → Orthotics, There, Toe
related to Surgery · 2
Bunion → For, Procedures
Causes · 1
Bunion → Unclear
Complications · 1
Bunion → Bursitis, arthritis
Diagnostic method · 1
Bunion → Based on symptoms, X-rays

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may toe bunions metatarsal joint valgus also big treatment first orthotics hallux include shoes foot symptoms surgery bone surgical onset

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
BunionCausesUnclear1.00infobox
BunionComplicationsBursitis, arthritis1.00infobox
BunionDiagnostic methodBased on symptoms, X-rays1.00infobox
BunionDifferential diagnosisOsteoarthritis, Freiberg's disease, hallux rigidus, Morton's neuroma1.00infobox
BunionFrequency~23% of adults1.00infobox
BunionOther namesHallux abducto valgus, hallux valgus1.00infobox
BunionRisk factorsWearing overly tight shoes, high-heeled shoes, family history, rheumatoid arthritis1.00infobox
BunionSpecialtyOrthopedics, podiatry1.00infobox
BunionSymptomsProminent, red, and painful joint at the base of the big toe1.00infobox
BunionTreatmentProper shoes, orthotics, NSAIDs, surgery1.00infobox
BunionUsual onsetGradual1.00infobox
acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsinstance ofand pain medications0.80text

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