Bunions are common in women and this is most likely associated with the wearing of tight fitting shoes, especially high heel shoes with narrow toes. Overall, bunions are more common in people who wear shoes compared to those who are barefoot. There does appear to be a genetic link that predisposes one to bunion formation.
Other risk factors that may contribute to bunion formation include abnormal joint anatomy, nerve injury, rheumatoid arthritis or some type of traumatic injury to the foot; bunions are also far more common in dancers and sports athletes who wear tight shoes. Individuals with flat feet and arthritis also have a tendency to develop bunions.
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