Hallux valgus
Hallux valgus (often known as a bunion) is the commonest of the foot deformities. In this condition the big toe - the hallux - assumes a valgus position.
There are two groups of patients with hallux valgus:
- adolescents or young adults:
- there is often a family history of hallux valgus
- the articular surfaces are intact
- the primary deformity is a varus first metatarsal
- elderly ladies (occasionally men):
- the first metatarsophalangeal joint shows degenerative changes or rheumatoid arthritis
- there may be secondary deformities in adjoining toes
Reference
- Choa R, Sharp R, Mahtani KR; Hallux valgus. BMJ. 2010 Sep 27;341
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