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Decision making in the treatment of hallux valgus.
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Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
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January 1, 2007
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Hallux valgus (HV) is a valgus angulation of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the great toe. Hallux valgus is distinct from a bunion, which is an exostosis on the dorsomedial aspect of the first metatarsal (MT) head. The word bunion is derived from the Greek, bunio, and means turnip; better known is the meaning of the Latin derived hallux valgus, that roughly translates to "large toe with an outward angulation," but more informally as a "crooked big toe." Hallux valgus is also frequently painful and may both limit physical activities and create a psychological distress for patients, depending on the severity of the deformity. The condition of HV includes not only ...
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