Bunions and Hammertoes
Of all the various foot problems, the most common bone deformities are bunions and hammertoes. There are a variety of different names that are frequently used, both medically and generically, to describe these two foot problems.
A bunion is called hallux valgus or hallux abductovalgus in medical terminology. There is also problem called a tailor's bunion or bunionette, when the outside of the foot is affected. A true bunion is present at the inner side of the foot, next to the big toe.
A hammertoe can be called a claw toe, mallet toe, contracted toe, bone spur, rotated toe, or deformed toe. The term "hammer" in the word hammertoe refers to the clawing of the toe, similar to the claw portion of a hammer. This deformity can exist on any of the five toes, but most commonly it effects the fifth or baby toe.
It is very common that hammertoes exist with bunion deformities, and they are often treated together
Bunions and Hammertoes
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