Answer: hallux valgus
A medical term for the condition commonly known as a bunion is what?

A bunion also known as hallux valgus is a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. The big toe often bends towards the other toes and the joint becomes red and painful. The onset of bunions is typically gradual. Complications may include bursitis or arthritis. The exact cause is unclear. Proposed factors include wearing overly tight shoes high-heeled shoes family history and rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms and supported by X-r…

Tailor's bunion is a condition caused as a result of inflammation of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe.. It is usually characterized by inflammation pain and redness of the little toe. Often a tailor's bunion is caused by a faulty mechanical structure of the foot.

Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.. There is a functional relationship between the structure of the arch of the foot and the biomechani...

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