Hallux Abducto Valgus (Dr. Bennett)

Question 1

Conservative treatment for bunions

Answer 1

• Wear shoes with bigger toe box.
• Ibuprofen and ice to treat inflammation.
• Make a custom orthotic, or an over-the-counter orthotic. (manage the pronation)

Question 2

What tendon was highlighted to help give the arch it’s shape?

Answer 2

Peroneus Longus Tendon

Question 3

Angles of concern in surgical correction of hallux valgus

Answer 3

• Angle between the bisection of the first and second metatarsal (8-12°).
• Angle between the bisection of the hallux and the first metatarsal (< 30°).

Question 4

PASA

Answer 4

Proximal Articular Set Angle: the articular surface of the metatarsal in the MPJ.

Question 5

DASA

Answer 5

Distal Articular Set Angle: the articular surface of the phalynx in the MPJ.

Question 6

Lapidus Procedure

Answer 6

1st metatarsal-cuneiform fusion.

Question 7

PASA and DASA angles are congruent in…

Answer 7

a normal healthy foot.