Hallux Valgus Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
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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- Ankle pain
- Abnormal gait
- Pain in the toes
- I have pain in both ankles
- I have pain in my little toes on both feet
- Shuffle when I walk
- I have a pain in my right big toe
- Ankle tendonitis
- My big toe hurts
- Difficulty walking in a straight line with one foot directly in front of the other
- My left leg joint hurts
- I have pain in my left toe
- I feel pain in my left toe joint
- Can not bend ankle because of pain
- Transient gait disturbance
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat 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.
Typical Symptoms of Hallux Valgus
- Pain when exerting physically e.g. climbing the stairs
- Toe pain
- Ankle pain
- Difficulty in walking
- Primarily engaged in work that requires standing
- Pain over the top of my foot
- Toe swelling
- Pain over the soles of my feet
Diagnostic Questions for Hallux Valgus
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Does pain improve with rest but worsen with movement?
- Do your toes hurt?
- Are your ankles hurting?
- Is walking difficult for you?
- Do you stand a lot for work?
Treatment of 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%3DihubDoty 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%3DihubMansur 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.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
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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