Bunion Measuring Apparatus
invented by Bunion Research Specialist Salty Xi Jie Ng
invented by Bunion Research Specialist Salty Xi Jie Ng
The medical method of measuring a bunion is as follows:
The medical method of measuring a bunion is as follows:
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"To judge how severe a bunion is, clinicians take an x-ray and measure angles between certain bones in the foot, in particular, the hallux valgus angle (HVA) — the angle between the first metatarsal and the big toe — and the angle formed by the first and second metatarsals, called the intermetatarsal angle (IMA). The upper limit of normal for the HVA is 15 degrees; for the IMA, 9 degrees." (Image and excerpt from What To Do About Bunions, Harvard Health Publications, Harvard Medical School) |
While this method is irrefutably the correct scientific one, we at bunion2bunion have invented a Bunion Measuring Apparatus (BMA) that allows the everyday person to understand their bunion angle in a quick and easy way. While this will not replace a visit to a podiatrist, not everyone can afford such a visit and associated x-ray costs. The BMA is portable and simple to use. It is thus also a way to raise awareness about the existence of bunions and their severity, as we have realised that many walking the earth remain blissfully ignorant of their bunions.
BMA in the making - very simple tools
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The angle that is measured in the BMA does not bear any co-relation to the angles measured by the scientific method. In the BMA method, the length of the inner foot is first aligned with the 0 degree line. The angle of the bunion is then read on the BMA. For the purposes of standardisation and ease of language, the angle measured by the BMA will be referred to as the BA (bunion angle). The BA is the poor man's easy numerical figure, an affordable path to deeper self-understanding. The prototype of the BMA was displayed at the bunion2bunion exhibition. "Come find out your BA. Our Bunion Research Specialist will be happy to assist." |