| In the past two decades, physicians around the globe | | | | of the big toe over a long period of time. Surgery is |
| have found that many issues with feet problems are | | | | usually the only option available. |
| due to wearing tight narrow shoes. This is particularly | | | | Another fairly common issue is that of Bunionettes. |
| common in women and, according to specialists, can | | | | This malady is, in clinical terms, a varus deviation of |
| begin at childhood. The act of wearing narrow shoes | | | | the toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint. This causes |
| as a child is the beginning of a process. The bodies of | | | | extreme tenderness. The most distressing issue with |
| children tend to adapt more easily than those of the | | | | Bunionettes is that at least fifty percent of the time, |
| parent. If your child is raised wearing narrow shoes, | | | | surgery is not successful. |
| then more chances than not, they will adapt to it and | | | | Among other possible ailments caused by narrow |
| not feel comfortable in anything but narrow shoes | | | | tight fitting shoes are Hammer Toes and Claws, and |
| for the rest of their lives. | | | | Neuromas, a condition also known as Perineural |
| Not purchasing shoes with a wide width can cause a | | | | Fibrosis. These can all be prevented by the simple act |
| number of medical issues. One of the more common | | | | of making sure that your child is not wearing tight |
| is that of Hallux Valgus, also known as Bunion | | | | shoes. Save your child years of pain and medical bills |
| Deformity. This is actually a deformation of the angle | | | | in the future. Invest in wide fitting shoes. |