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What Are Bunions?
A bunion is a bony lump that develops on the joint near the base of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal, or MTP). The joint becomes misaligned, and the big toe is forced against the other toes. As a consequence, a protrusion forms on the inside of your foot at the base of your big toe – a bunion (hallux valgus).

The MTP carries much of your body's weight when walking and running. With so much stress on the joint, a bunion can become very painful if not treated. While bunions most commonly form near the MTP , they sometimes occur on outside of the little toe. This is called a bunionette.