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(Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Bunion is an exostosis on the side of the foot * Most commonly on the medial side, in connection with hallux valgus * Treatment: bunionectomy (removal of the exostosis) <section end="orthopaedics" /> Category:Orthopaedics") |
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* Most commonly on the medial side, in connection with [[hallux valgus]] | * Most commonly on the medial side, in connection with [[hallux valgus]] | ||
* Treatment: bunionectomy (removal of the exostosis) | * Treatment: bunionectomy (removal of the exostosis) | ||
* Tailor’s bunion (= bunionette) | |||
** = digitus V. varus (varus of the fifth digit) | |||
** Prominence on lateral side of foot (fifth metatarsal joint) | |||
** Treatment: Scarf-like osteotomy | |||
<section end="orthopaedics" /> | <section end="orthopaedics" /> | ||
[[Category:Orthopaedics]] | [[Category:Orthopaedics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:32, 27 August 2024
- Bunion is an exostosis on the side of the foot
- Most commonly on the medial side, in connection with hallux valgus
- Treatment: bunionectomy (removal of the exostosis)
- Tailor’s bunion (= bunionette)
- = digitus V. varus (varus of the fifth digit)
- Prominence on lateral side of foot (fifth metatarsal joint)
- Treatment: Scarf-like osteotomy