Hallux valgus

Hallux valgus is a common foot problem whose cause and progression is multifactorial, complex, and poorly known. Hallux valgus shows a predilection toward women. It is a progressive disorder with no treatment known to slow or stop progression. Surgery is indicated in healthy individuals when nonoper...

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Published inThe Medical clinics of North America Vol. 98; no. 2; p. 227
Main Authors Hecht, Paul J, Lin, Timothy J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2014
Subjects
Age Factors
Disease Management
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Hallux Valgus - diagnosis
Hallux Valgus - epidemiology
Hallux Valgus - etiology
Hallux Valgus - physiopathology
Hallux Valgus - surgery
Humans
Male
Metatarsophalangeal Joint - diagnostic imaging
Metatarsophalangeal Joint - physiopathology
Metatarsophalangeal Joint - surgery
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Radiography
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Factors
Shoes - adverse effects
Weight-Bearing - physiology
Metatarsus primus varus
Bunion
Hallux valgus
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Summary:Hallux valgus is a common foot problem whose cause and progression is multifactorial, complex, and poorly known. Hallux valgus shows a predilection toward women. It is a progressive disorder with no treatment known to slow or stop progression. Surgery is indicated in healthy individuals when nonoperative measures fail. Adverse effects of surgery include infection and recurrence. Many procedures have been described, including soft tissue and bony reconstruction of the first ray. The procedure that is indicated depends on the severity of the deformity.
ISSN:1557-9859
DOI:10.1016/j.mcna.2013.10.007