Which bunion splints are best? A bunion is a bony, painful bump that forms on the outside of your bottom big toe joint, as the bones and ligaments of your foot shift out of alignment. About ...

Having a bunion is no fun. It’s uncomfortable and can interfere with walking and other daily activities. But thankfully, surgery doesn’t have to be the answer right away. Depending on how severe your ...

Anyone with bunions will tell you that these enlarged bony bumps can cause irritation and pain, and make finding the right footwear a real challenge. While they can only be corrected through surgery, ...

MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- German engineers have developed a flexible hinged splint that may correct bunions without surgery. A bunion -- Hallux valgus -- is a foot dysfunction where the big toe ...

April Leonard likes to blame her bunions on her husband. In 2017, she accompanied him to a podiatrist appointment for calluses—and went home scheduled for surgery to correct her misaligned toe bone.