As you can imagine, bunions do not serve any purpose with your foot function at all. They happen as levels of dead skin develop on the side of the big toe. This can be the result of an abnormality of the bones that causes the big toe to hit against the toe next to it. Bunions can cause significant pain.

A Metatarsal Fracture occurs when one of the midfoot bones becomes injured by a sudden fracture or a recurrent stress fracture. The metatarsal bones are unfortunately some of the most frequently fractured foot bones.

Have you ever wondered if you’re at risk for developing bunions? If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky! Nearly 23% of individuals ranging from ages 18 to 65 will develop bunions in their big toes.