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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
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[[Category:Orthopaedics]]
[[Category:Orthopaedics]]