A bunion is a bump on the base of the big toe joint. Bunions are caused when the bone at the joint moves and bends toward the other toes. The big toe may even overlap the others as this movement continues. Bunions can cause severe pain because this big toe joint carries much of the […]
Patient Education Term Category: Deformities
Arthritis
Arthritis can cause pain in your feet as well as your knees, fingers and wrists. Arthritis is inflammation of a joint and is very common in the small joints of the ankle and foot, especially in the big toe and midfoot. Several types of arthritis can affect the foot and ankle: Osteoarthritis or “wear and […]