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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.

Typical Symptoms of Hallux Valgus

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?
  • Are you experiencing toe pain?
  • Do you have ankle pain?
  • Do you have difficulty walking normally?
  • Do you have pain on the top of your foot?

Treatment of Hallux Valgus

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

Reviewed By:

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS

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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Is It Turf Toe? Why Your Big Toe Is Hurting and Medically-Approved Next Steps

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Big toe pain after push-off, sprinting, or landing may be turf toe, a hyperextension sprain of the ligaments at the base MTP joint; start with rest, ice, compression, elevation, limit upward bending with a stiff-soled shoe or boot, and progress to gentle rehab, with X-ray or MRI if severe. There are several other causes to consider, including bunion, gout, sesamoiditis, and fracture, and red flags like marked swelling or bruising, inability to bear weight, deformity, numbness, or pain lasting more than a few days warrant prompt medical care. See the complete guidance below for medically approved next steps, recovery timelines, and how to prevent reinjury.

References:

* Reuss BL, Williams B, Hayman M, et al. Turf Toe: A Clinical Review. *Cureus*. 2020 Jul 15;12(7):e9231. doi: 10.7759/cureus.9231. PMID: 32675685; PMCID: PMC7359286.

* Miller J, Niu W, Chertoff C, et al. Turf Toe: An Update on Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management. *Orthop J Sports Med*. 2022 Jan 10;10(1):23259671211059486. doi: 10.1177/23259671211059486. PMID: 35048827; PMCID: PMC8755694.

* Favinger JL, Hartigan DE, Graham K, et al. Injuries to the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: From Turf Toe to Hallux Rigidus. *Curr Sports Med Rep*. 2019 May;18(5):164-169. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000595. PMID: 31057861.

* Haims AH, Mallek J, Matson J, et al. Acute Plantar Plate Injury of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Imaging and Clinical Features. *Foot Ankle Int*. 2021 Aug;42(8):1024-1031. doi: 10.1177/10711007211006093. PMID: 33903140.

* Haddock NT, Miller DM, Cho J, et al. Turf Toe: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Return to Play. *Sports Med Arthrosc*. 2022 Jun 1;30(2):77-83. doi: 10.1097/JSA.0000000000000350. PMID: 35359480.

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Bunion Pain? Why Your Toe Is Shifting & Medically Approved Next Steps

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Bunion pain and a shifting big toe are caused by a structural deformity of the big toe joint, most often due to inherited foot structure, foot mechanics, or arthritis, and tight or high-heeled shoes can speed progression; bunions do not reverse on their own. Medically approved next steps include switching to wide toe box supportive shoes, using pads or orthotics, icing, and cautious NSAID use, with surgery reserved for persistent pain or severe deformity. There are several factors to consider that could change your plan, including diabetes, rapid worsening, numbness, or infection signs; see the complete guidance below for prevention tips, red flags, and how to choose the right timing for specialist care.

References:

* Piqué-Vidal, J. J. (2020). Hallux valgus. *Orthopaedics and Trauma*, *34*(5), 329–335.

* Park, S., Jeong, J., Jang, Y. H., Kim, M., & Seo, S. K. (2022). Risk Factors for Hallux Valgus: A Scoping Review. *International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health*, *19*(21), 14041.

* Ferrari, J., & Higgins, J. P. (2020). Hallux valgus: A review of the evidence for conservative care. *The Foot*, *44*, 101684.

* Woznicki, R., & Bartha, R. (2023). A Comparison of Hallux Valgus Surgical Techniques: A Review of Current Literature. *Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery*, *40*(1), 127–142.

* Niu, W., Zhang, K., Zhang, Q., Ma, X., & Xu, Y. (2022). Advances in Hallux Valgus: A Review. *Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy*, *17*(5), 441–450.

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