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 ...

Bunions worsen over time, so intervening early is key. These non-surgical treatments are a great place to start. dkpatana/Shutterstock There are some health problems that you don’t expect to ...

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 ...

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.