This video explains that bunions can develop during adolescence and early adulthood. The doctor discusses pronation, ligamentous laxity, and high-heel use as possible factors in younger patients. He recommends orthotics as the primary early treatment to limit pronation, a claim that requires age-appropriate clinical review.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Can young people have bunions? The doctor says yes and notes that he sees patients who are 16, 17, or 18 years old with bunions. He associates early bunion development with pronation, ligamentous laxity, and wearing high heels.
For younger patients, he recommends starting with orthotics to help reduce excessive pronation, which he describes as a major factor in bunion development.
Key takeaways
- Bunions can occur in teenagers and young adults.
- The doctor discusses pronation, ligamentous laxity, and high heels as possible contributing factors.
- Orthotics are presented as the primary early treatment for younger patients.
