EiR Blog

Your feet carry you all day- from work, to walking the dog at the park, to walking through the mall buying gifts for your loved ones. The average adult walks 3,000 steps a day- that’s 3 miles! That’s a lot of wear and tear on your feet. It’s no wonder so many of us have foot problems.  One of the most common foot problems we experience are bunions. One out of three people over the age of 65 experience bunions. But what causes them and how do you remove them? Below is everything you need to know about bunions and bunion surgery.  What is a Bunion? A bunion is a bone deformity in the joint of the big toe. In medical terms, it is called a hallux valgus. The most obvious symptoms of a bunion is a bony protrusion on the side of the foot. The big toe pushes the...