Although significant differences were found in DP thickness, and CSA of the muscle between those without deformity and those with moderate and severe deformity, differences in ML width were found only ...

At the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society 24th Annual Meeting, Vincent James Sammarco, MD, discussed the top reasons for surgeons to treat hallux valgus with arthrodesis. “This is an ...

Background Many athletes have foot deformity of hallux-valgus. These deformities lead to decrease of foot function and sports performance. The authors were developed a new device for decrease the ...

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Metatarsus adductus may increase the risk of the radiographic recurrence of hallux valgus deformity regardless of the surgical procedure performed, according to data presented at ...

According to a study published six years ago, 23% of adults aged 18-65, and 36% of adults over 65 years old are affected by Hallux Abducto Valgus.* This progressive and often disabling condition can ...

Hallux valgus, or bunion deformity of the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint, has previously produced varied outcomes from surgical treatment. This has undoubtedly given surgical treatment a bad name, ...

The terms “hallux valgus” or “hallux abducto-valgus” are the most commonly used medical terms associated with a bunion anomaly. “Hallux” refers to the great toe, “valgus” refers to the abnormal ...

A bunion, also known as hallux vulgus, is a deformity of the bone at the bottom of the big toe. It causes the big toe to turn in towards the smaller toes and sometimes overlap with the second toe.

For patients undergoing surgery to repair a bunion deformity of the foot, non-weight-bearing x rays taken immediately after surgery can provide a good estimate of the risk that the bunion will return ...

1 School of Podiatry, Health & Rehabilitation Research Institute, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand. 2 School of Physiotherapy, Health & Rehabilitation Research Institute, AUT University, Auckland ...