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hallux valgus [′hal·əks ′val·gəs] (medicine) A deformity of the great toe, in which the head of the first metatarsal deviates away from the second metatarsal, that is, toward the outside of the foot, and the phalanges are deviated toward the second toe, causing prominence of the metatarsophalangeal joint. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Additional deformities present on the left foot included a bunion, hallux valgus, and a prominent bulge at the medial midfoot (Fig. Technically known as hallux valgus and personally known to as many as 50% of American women and somewhat fewer men, a bunion is an enlargement of the metatar-sophalangeal joint or big toe joint. She had hallux valgus and bilateral foot deformities, requiring custom-made accommodative foot orthoses and extra depth shoes. |
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