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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
What causes bunions?
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Prof Simon Platt
Orthopaedic Surgeon
A treatment plan that’s right for youWith over 19 years’ experience as a foot and ankle specialist, Prof Platt understands that everyone has their own … View Profile
The cause of bunions is unknown, however, bunions, like foot shape, can be hereditary and we often hear patients tell us of how terrible their grandmother’s feet were. They can also be caused by trauma, or arthritis. Bunions get worse over time and if left untreated they can lead to arthritis of the big toe joint.
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