Hallux Valgus/Rigidus Flashcards by Liam Lennox | Brainscape

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Also called

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Bunions

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ESSENCE

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Bony lump created by deformity at metatarsophalangeal joint at base of big toe

First metatarsal becomes angled medially, big toe becomes angled laterally and MTP joint becomes inflammed and enlarged

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

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Develop slowly
Can be painful when walking or wearing tight shoes
Deformity
- 1st metatarsal angled medially, big toe (hallux) angled laterally, MTP enlarged

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