Hallux Valgus Quiz

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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

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  • Toe numbness

  • Pain in the toes

  • Toe pain

  • Painful toes

  • Swelling in the toe

  • I have pain in my little toes on both feet

  • I have a pain in my right big toe

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is hallux valgus?

Hallux valgus, or a bunion, is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe when the big toe pushes against the next toe. Tight shoes, foot stress, and arthritis are common causes. It can lead to deformity.

Symptoms of hallux valgus

  • Toe pain

  • Toe swelling

  • Numbness or tingling in the toes

Questions your doctor may ask to check for hallux valgus

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hallux valgus

  • Do you have pain in the toe(s)?

  • Do you have swollen toes?

  • Do you have any numbness or tingling in your toes?

Treatment for hallux valgus

Treatment includes physical therapy and exercise for joint mobility, massage, wearing a splint, or surgery.

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References

  • Hecht PJ, Lin TJ. Hallux valgus. Med Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;98(2):227-32. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.10.007. Epub 2013 Dec 8. PMID: 24559871.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025712513001557?via%3Dihub

  • Doty JF, Harris WT. Hallux Valgus Deformity and Treatment: A Three-Dimensional Approach. Foot Ankle Clin. 2018 Jun;23(2):271-280. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2018.01.007. PMID: 29729801.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1083751518300123?via%3Dihub

  • Mansur NSB, de Souza Nery CA. Hypermobility in Hallux Valgus. Foot Ankle Clin. 2020 Mar;25(1):1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.10.004. Epub 2019 Nov 26. PMID: 31997738.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1083751519301160?via%3Dihub

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Scott Nass

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

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