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    This document discusses hallux valgus, commonly known as bunions. It notes that bunions are a medial deviation of the first metatarsal bone and lateral deviation of the big toe. The most common cause is biomechanical instability in the foot, though genetics can make one prone to developing bunions. Tight or pointy shoes can exacerbate existing instabilities but do not solely cause bunions. Treatment options include orthotics to address biomechanical issues, surgery for severe cases, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy, though prolonged therapy lacks evidentiary support.

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    This document discusses hallux valgus, commonly known as bunions. It notes that bunions are a medial deviation of the first metatarsal bone and lateral deviation of the big toe. The most common cause is biomechanical instability in the foot, though genetics can make one prone to developing bunions. Tight or pointy shoes can exacerbate existing instabilities but do not solely cause bunions. Treatment options include orthotics to address biomechanical issues, surgery for severe cases, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy, though prolonged therapy lacks evidentiary support.

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    This document discusses hallux valgus, commonly known as bunions. It notes that bunions are a medial deviation of the first metatarsal bone and lateral deviation of the big toe. The most common cause is biomechanical instability in the foot, though genetics can make one prone to developing bunions. Tight or pointy shoes can exacerbate existing instabilities but do not solely cause bunions. Treatment options include orthotics to address biomechanical issues, surgery for severe cases, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy, though prolonged therapy lacks evidentiary support.

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    A.J.

    Armstrong
    John Toshio Sugiyama

    HalluxAbductoValgus
    (Bunions)
    Hallux valgus is considered to be a
    medial deviation of the first metatarsal
    and lateral deviation and/or rotation of
    the hallux.

    Causes
    The most common cause of hallux valgus
    is biomechanical instability.
    Many of the problems in mechanical structures of the foot are genetic and
    make a person prone to developing hallux valgus.
    False:
    Wearing tight and/or pointy shoes has been said to be a cause of hallux valgus,
    but actually only work to exacerbate predisposed mechanical instabilities.

    Treatment

    Signs and Symptoms

    Lateral deviation of the big toe


    Possible
    overlapping/underlapping of
    second digit.
    Hammer toe (stubby toe)
    Possible pain, inflammation and

    Special Tests
    Pedography is a way to
    measure force distribution of
    the foot and identify proper

    Orthotics can help fix


    biomechanical issues.
    For intense cases,
    surgery is likely required.
    Anti-inflammatory
    medication can help
    relieve pain and
    inflammation.
    Physical therapy can
    help relieve acute,
    episodic inflammatory
    processes.
    No evidence supports
    prolonged physical

    References

    http://www.rinnovation.com/index.php/en/com
    pleted-projects/intraoperativepedography

    http://emedicine.medscape.com/articl
    e/1232902-treatment
    kleinfo/bunions.htm

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