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The Juanikotes

This week we are going to answer a question from an audience in Ordizia. His name is Leire and he has bunions on both feet. Leire wants to know how juanikotes are formed and what types of treatments are currently available to eliminate them. First of all, we must

say that the bunion is a deformity of the foot and most of the time women suffer from the use of inappropriate footwear. In fact, shoes that are too narrow and high heels place the entire weight of the body on the front of the foot. Due to this imbalance, the base of the thumb, which in fact articulates the toe, is deflected towards the outside of the foot. As a result, a bladder is formed in the bone so that the entire load can be supported. In addition to being very painful, the bunny can cause osteoarthritis in the finger joint. When it is small, its progression can be slowed down by the use of appropriate footwear. There are also special inner soles, but the only effective way to fully heal is surgery. Through the operation, the bone’s bladder is cut and the two ends of the joint are trimmed to prevent the formation of a bladder again.

All right, Leire. This is what we can tell you about juanikotes from Teknopolis. If you need more information, we recommend that you consult your doctor. And to all the others, we remind you that you can send your questions or concerns about health issues to teknopolis@elhuyar.com.