Hallux Valgus is considered one of the most common foot deformities,[1] and is described as “lateral deviation of the hallux and its consequent distancing from the median axis of the body”.[2]
Hallux Valgus, commonly referred to as a bunion, is a complex valgus deformity of the first ray that can cause medial big toe pain and difficulty with shoe wear.
Hallux valgus is considered to be a medial deviation of the first metatarsal and lateral deviation and/or rotation of the hallux, with or without medial soft-tissue enlargement of the first...
Hallux rigidus is a type of arthritis that affects the joint where your big toe meets your foot. Most people can manage their symptoms with nonsurgical treatments, like over-the-counter pain relievers and wearing better-fitting shoes.
Hallux rigidus (stiff big toe) occurs when the joint at the base of the big toe stiffens. It is the most common arthritic condition in the foot and can make walking painful and difficult.
The great toe or hallux is located on the medial side and represents the first digit of the foot. It is made up of two phalanges, a proximal and a distal one. These articulate with each other at the first interphalangeal joint. The proximal phalanx of the great toe articulates with the first metatarsal to form the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
Hallux refers to the big toe, while rigidus indicates that the toe is rigid and cannot move. Hallux rigidus is actually a form of degenerative arthritis. This disorder can be very troubling and even disabling since we use the big toe whenever we walk, stoop down, climb up or even stand.