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hallux valgus |
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hallux valgus n (Medicine / Pathology) an abnormal bending or deviation of the big toe towards the other toes of the same foot How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Additional deformities present on the left foot included a bunion, hallux valgus, and a prominent bulge at the medial midfoot (Fig. Technically known as hallux valgus and personally known to as many as 50% of American women and somewhat fewer men, a bunion is an enlargement of the metatar-sophalangeal joint or big toe joint. She had hallux valgus and bilateral foot deformities, requiring custom-made accommodative foot orthoses and extra depth shoes. |
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