PATIENT FOOT RELATED QUESTIONS
Join Dr Smith in answering your questions. Post a comment on the Facebook Post specific for BUNIONS | HAMMER TOES and Dr Smith will read, and answer most questions on here. The current segment is focussing on bunions and small toe deformities. Please note that sensitive medical information will not be disclosed on this page. This area will be used for general questions that can be used to help others that may have the same questions as you.
How To Ask a Question
Just click the link above, and you will be brought to the relevant Facebook post. This will be related to the appropriate body part. Ask you question, and you will receive a notification on our Facebook page that your answer has been added to the Ask the Surgeon answers below.
e.g. How common are bunions?
While it is difficult to know the exact prevalence of bunions in the community, several systematic reviews have come up with educated estimates based on gender and age. A recent survey in the UK suggests that 28.4% of the total adult population have bunions. With around 75% of Australia’s population over the age of 18, this means that there are likely over 5 million people around Australia affected by bunions.
For further information, please take a read of a recent blog article!
Disclaimer: Please note that this is general advice only - for more information, please consult your regular doctor, or obtain a referral to see a specialist orthopaedic surgeon.
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