This draft covers the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hallux valgus, utilizing current research and established clinical guidelines.
The deformity starts with a medial deviation of the first metatarsal head, followed by valgus deformity of the proximal phalanx, and a lateral shift of the sesamoids. Download Hallux valgus pdf
Measured using the longitudinal axes of the first metatarsal and proximal phalanx. 4. Management Strategies This draft covers the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment
Female sex, age, family history, flat feet (pes planus), and chronic wearing of narrow-toed, high-heeled shoes. This draft covers the etiology
Metatarsus adductus, Achilles tendon tightness, and hammertoe are frequently observed alongside HV. 3. Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment
Treatment depends on symptom severity rather than the magnitude of the deformity alone. 4.1. Conservative Treatment
