Bunions

What is a bunion?

A bunion is a deformity of the big toe joint, medically known as 'hallux valgus'. The big toe is pointing towards the other toes while the long bone with which it articulates is leaning towards the inside of the foot. Consequently, this double deviation causes excessive angulation at the big toe basal joint characterised by a bump on the inside of the foot. Bunions often cause no more than an unsightly foot shape but they can also trigger unbearable and debilitating pain.

This deformity of the forefoot can have a variety of causes: family history, inflammatory condition or unsuitable footwear (pointy, narrow, high-heeled shoes) for example. This places the foot under a lot of stress, which may progressively aid the development of a bunion. By the way, 90% of bunions affect women!

Bunions often involve pain and rash on the bump at the base of the big toe. Indeed, shoes that are too tight can cause excessive pressure and rubbing against the bunion. If left untreated, bunions can also lead to the formation of calluses. In more severe cases, the big toe bends so much that it may overlap its neighbour, causing postural imbalance.

Our protectors and correctors for bunions

You have a bunion and your big toe can still move? EPITACT® has created comfortable and effective orthotics to correct the deformity:

• The flexible bunion corrector for day use* corrects the deviation during your daily activities and relieves joint pain.

• The rigid bunion corrector for night use* straightens the big toe during resting periods and relieves joint and contact pain.

• For continous and complementary action day and night, enjoy our duo offer* that includes the flexible and rigid bunion correctors.

• The flexible bunion corrector for sport* realigns the big toe and optimises movements during sports and physical activities.

Your big toe can't move anymore and you wish to protect it from pain in your shoes? Discover the EPITACT® bunion protector* aiming to protect bunions from friction and pressure in the shoes.