Which of the following is true about hallux valgus?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Great toe points laterally Hallux valgus Hallux valgus is lateral (outward) detion of great toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint. It is the commonest foot deformity. It is common in women past middle age, and is not infrequent even in young women. Common causes are : Rheumatoid ahritis Wearing pointed shoes with high heels Hereditary factors Idiopathic Pathology Outward detion of the great toe. After several years two secondary changes occur :- i) Formation of a thick walled bursa (bunion) over the medial prominence of 1" metatarsal head. ii) Osteoahritis of metatarsophalangeal joint. It is woh noting that medial prominence over metatarsal head looks like an exostosis, but there is no true exostosis. Lateral detion of great toe causes overcrowding of lateral toes and sometimes overriding of adjacent toes.
Great toe points laterally
Great toe points medially
Lateral angulation of the 1 stmetatarsophalyngeal joint
Dorsal angulation of the lstmetatarsophalyngeal joint