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Hallux Valgus eMedicine Orthopedics

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Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic126.htm

Description: Authors Crista J Frank, DPM, Dan E Robinson, DPM & Dale D Dalenberg, MD
Hallux valgus is considered to be a medial deviation of the first metatarsal and lateral deviation and/or rotation of the hallux with or without medial soft tissue enlargement of the first metatarsal head. This condition can lead to painful motion of the joint or difficulty with footwear.
Synonyms and related keywords: hallux abductovalgus, HVA, bunion deformity, metatarsus primus varus, metatarsus primus adductus, foot deformity, Reverdin procedure, Reverdin's procedure, hallux rigidus

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Author/Contact: Frank et al
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Oct 25 2007