Hallux abducto valgus Flashcards
1
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Definition
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- Progressive foot deformity as static subluxation of the 1st MPJ
- phalanx abducts and ext rotates while met adducts and internally rotates
- unclear cause, genetic predisposition
- Four stages
2
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Signs and symptoms
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- Pain when in tight footwear
- Exostosis around 1st MPJ
- initially will be no pain
3
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Diagnosis
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- Hx of hallux pain
- X-ray useful to assess severity of deformity and amount of 1st MPJ degeneration
4
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Treatment
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- Well fitting stable footwear and orthoses slow down HAV progression
- 1st MPJ mobilisation
- Reduce inflammation and pain, NSAIDS, Icing
- foot intrinsic exercises
- medial bunion pads to reduce inflammation