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Hallux Varus

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Hallux Varus

  • Definition
  1. Medial angulation of great toe
  2. Occurs at first Metatarsal-phalangeal joint (MTP)
  • Epidemiology
  1. Congenital defect in children
    1. Associated with other foot deformities
  2. Iatrogenic in Adults
    1. Results from overcorrection of Hallux Valgus
  • Management
  1. Mild cases
    1. Passive Stretching
    2. Proper shoe wear
  2. Severe cases
    1. Surgical correction