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What is a Bunion?
A bunion typically appears as a bony bump on the inside edge of the foot, where the innermost long bone of the foot (called the first metatarsal) meets the base of the big toe.

The visible bump appears when the first metatarsal tilts outward causing the tip (or head) of the bone to protrude on the inside of the foot near the big toe joint. When a bunion develops on the base of the little toe, it is known as a tailor's bunion.

Causes of a bunion can include genetics, structural abnormalities of the foot, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, and long-term wearing of high heels or pointy shoes.
Nina discusses her miniBunion minimally invasive bunion surgery™️ and painless recovery.
What is a Bunion?
A bunion typically appears as a bony bump on the inside edge of the foot, where the innermost long bone of the foot (called the first metatarsal) meets the base of the big toe.

The visible bump appears when the first metatarsal tilts outward causing the tip (or head) of the bone to protrude on the inside of the foot near the big toe joint. When a bunion develops on the base of the little toe, it is known as a tailor's bunion.

Causes of a bunion can include genetics, structural abnormalities of the foot, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, and long-term wearing of high heels or pointy shoes.
Patient Experience
Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Director of University Foot and Ankle Institute
Dr. Bob Baravaria DPM, FACFAS is a Board-Certified Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist. He is currently a member of UCLA Medical Group, Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Santa Monica/UCLA medical center and Orthopedic Hospital, and an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. He also serves as Director of University Foot and Ankle Institute.

Dr. Baravarian has been involved in athletics his entire life and played competitive tennis in high school and college. He has an interest in sports medicine, arthritis therapy, and trauma/reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He is also fluent in five languages (English, French, Spanish, Farsi, and Hebrew),
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