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California Foot and Ankle Institute (2006). The bunion: What is a bunion? Available at http://cafai.com/index.html

Dawson, J, Thorogood, M, Marks, SA et al (2002). The prevalence of foot problems in older women: a cause for concern. Journal of Public Health Medicine 24(2):77-84

Easley, ME, Trnka, HJ (2007). Current concepts review: hallux valgus part 1: pathomechanics, clinical assessment, and nonoperative management. Foot & Ankle International 28(5):654-659

Ferrari, J (2006). Critical review: the assessment and conservative treatment of hallux valgus deformity in healthy adults. British Journal of Podiatry 9(4):104-108

Ferrari, J (2007). Bunions. BMJ Clinical Evidence. www.clinicalevidence.com

Ferrari, J, Higgins, JPT, Prior, TD (2004). Interventions for treating hallux valgus (abductovalgus) and bunions (Cochrane Review). The Cochrane Library. Issue 1. www.thecochranelibrary.com

FootcareOnline. Bunions/enlarged joints. Available at www.footcareonline.co.uk

Merck (2003). Hallux valgus and bunion. Merck Manual of Medical Information. www.merck.com

Vanore, JV, Christensen, JC, Kravitz, SR et al (2003). Diagnosis and treatment of first metatarsophalangeal joint disorders. Section 1: hallux valgus. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 42(3):112-123

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