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
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I have pain in my little toes on both feet
Shuffle when I walk
I have a pain in my right big toe
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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
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
Pain over the soles of my feet
Toe swelling
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson 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?
Treatmentof 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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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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