Hallux valgus

Question 1

what is hallux valgus?

Answer 1

1. medial deviation of the first metatarsal
2. lateral deviation of the hallux
3. common in elderly women who like to wear heels

Question 2

how does hallux valgus present?

Answer 2

painful medial prominence

often worsening in intesnity

Question 3

Ix and what does it show

Answer 3

1. X RAY
2. measure angles between first metatarsal and proximal phalanx
3. hallux valgus is diagnosed if angle is > 15

Question 4

Mx

Answer 4

1. conservation
   analgesia and physiotheraoy
2. surgical mx if conservative therapy is not usesful