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Am I A candidateBunions are more than a bump.
A bunion can be seen as a bump at the base of your big toe. And while that is the visual evidence of a bunion, the actual root cause can be found higher up in your mid-foot, an unstable joint.
The unstable joint allows your bone to 
lean, 
elevate, and 
rotate out of alignment, creating complex 3D deformities.
Bunions Are More Than a Bump
Bunions Are a 3D Problem
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Lean
The unstable joint (foundation) allows the metatarsal to lean sideways.
Elevate
The metatarsal can elevate, transferring excessive pressure on other toes and ball of the foot.
Rotate
The metatarsal can rotate, causing abnormal wear, just like a car tire out of alignment.
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