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What Is a Bunion?
What Is a Bunion?

A physician explains what causes bunions and what to know about bunion surgery.

A bunion, medically known as hallux valgus, is one of the most common foot ailments. It presents as a prominent bump on the inside of the foot at the base of the big toe.

Alexander Peterson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and subspecialist in foot and ankle surgery with USC Orthopaedic Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of USC, shares what you need to know about bunions.

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