RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - About 25% of Americans have a bone deformity, known as bunions. That’s according to a systematic review published in the National Library of Medicine. But a ...

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 ...

Podiatrists and foot surgeons have traditionally relied on a surgical procedure called an osteotomy to correct bunions — or the painful bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe.

Medicare Part B may cover lapiplasty (bunion surgery) if a doctor deems it medically necessary. However, coverage of the lapiplasty procedure specifically is not guaranteed. Medicare may cover other ...

(WNDU) - 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 literally knock you right off your ...

Bunions are a progressive bone and soft tissue disorder affecting the big toe, often causing pain and a noticeable bump. Risk factors for bunions include genetics, walking dynamics, and injury, ...

It's a common foot condition that impacts 23% of the population! Bunions can be painful and treatment often involves surgery with a long recovery--until now.Trevor Haynes, DPM from Elite Foot & Ankle ...

Many people associate bunions with old age and view them as something you just need to live with. However, this painful condition can happen to people of any age. The good news is, you don’t need to ...