Bunions are a common foot condition where a bony lump forms at the base of your big toe. The bunion can develop because of different factors associated with hypermobility, also referred to as excessive joint flexibility. In this article we will discuss how a bunion develops because of hypermobility, how the condition can be treated, and how they are connected.

Bunions are a type of foot deformity that occur in around 30% of the population on most Western countries. They are a very common and often painful foot condition, which is progressive in nature and can become quite debilitating in the later stages.

Running a marathon can be an exciting and rewarding activity to take part in, but it also requires a great deal of discipline and training. Most people are familiar with the idea of training to take part in difficult sporting activities, but it is less well known how much foot care is required to finish a marathon.

If symptoms are severe or impact daily life, a procedure such as the Scarf and Akin osteotomy may be recommended. This surgical approach realigns the toe, restores foot function, and has high success and satisfaction rates.

In this article we will outline the step by step recovery process for minimally invasive bunion surgery. One of our patient’s has happily consented to provide pictures of their postoperative. We hope this will help provide the necessary information for our future patients.

The scarf and akin bunion correction is a highly regarded technique carried out by foot and ankle specialists, as it provides stable and predictable outcomes.