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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
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[[Category:Orthopaedics]]
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Latest revision as of 13:32, 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