The word “bunion” is Greek for turnip. And yes, this red, swollen bump at the base and side of your big toe can look like an unsightly root vegetable. More importantly, a bunion can be painful, making ...

Medicare may cover bunion surgery if it’s deemed medically necessary to alleviate symptoms like pain or limited mobility by a healthcare professional. Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers bunion ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Bunions impact one in every three Americans. It’s a foot problem that can be really painful and sometimes makes it hard to walk. Traditionally, surgery would keep patients from ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lapidus-type fusion and minimally invasive bunion surgery are two of the most used surgical bunion corrections.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Studies show that one third of men and women in the U.S. have a bunion—that painful bone that sticks out of your foot. It can cause excruciating pain and ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Studies show that one-third of men and women in the U.S. have a bunion, that painful bone that sticks out of your foot. It can cause excruciating pain and ...

April Leonard likes to blame her bunions on her husband. In 2017, she accompanied him to a podiatrist appointment for calluses—and went home scheduled for surgery to correct her misaligned toe bone.

Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage plans may cover lapiplasty if a podiatrist or doctor deems the procedure medically necessary to treat bunions that cause pain and limit mobility. The cost of ...