Bahasa Indonesia

Background: Bunion or Hallux Valgus (HV) is a chronic joint inflammation that occurs when the thumb toward the other fingers. The age mostly to experiencing bunions is the elderly age. Decrease of various body functions in the elderly, especially in the musculoskeletal system, can changes the body balance. Impaired body balance errors in eldery have a high risk of falling. 1 in 3 elderly who are over 65 years old experience falls every year and one of the causes is because use of high heels, shoes with slippery soles, and shoes with an imbalance between the height of the midsole and the heel. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the relationship between Bunion (Hallux Valgus) and body balance in women who use high heels. Research Methods: Using an analytic survey method with a cross sectional design. Univariate analysis describe of frequency distribution and proportion. Bivariate analysis using the Kendal Tau test. Results: The results showed that there was a relationship between bunions and body balance in the elderly (p = 0.041) and 25% of bunion sufferers experienced 85% of body balance disorders. Conclusion: Bunions have an important role in body balance of elderly person. Abnormal foot shape serves the proper and correct use of footwear. Suggestion: The shape of the legs has an important role in maintaining one's body balance. Use of shoes with high heels can be avoided to prevent bunions, especially in women.  Keywords: Bunion, woman, elderly, high heels, body balanc