A study by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society found that 88 percent of women in the United States wear shoes that are too small and 55 percent have bunions. Bunions are nine times more common in women than men. The most common cause of bunions is the prolonged wearing of poorly fitting shoes, usually those with a narrow, pointed toe box that squeezes the toes into an unnatural position. Bunions also may be caused by arthritis or polio. Source: By Jodi Mailander Farrell, McClatchy Newspapers. www.dailycamera.com Further Reading
Bunnions- What they are and how to treat them
Footwear - Advice and selecting shoes right for you
Soc Chiropodists & Podiatrists 22-Jan-2008
Categories: Bunions, Footwear, Footnote
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