Length of the First Metatarsal and Hallux in Hallux Valgus in the Initial Stage

Overview

Journal Int Orthop

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2007 Mar 22

PMID 17375298

Citations 21

Authors

Pedro V Munuera

Juan Polo

Jesus Rebollo

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to confirm whether the length of the first metatarsal and the length of the hallux are greater than normal in the initial phase of the hallux valgus deformity. In a sample of 152 radiographs (98 of normal feet and 54 of incipient hallux valgus feet), the length of the first metatarsal and the hallux was measured according to methods previously described. Comparisons were made between normal and hallux valgus feet, and between male and female feet. The results show significant differences between the two groups in the first metatarsal (P<0.0001) and hallux (P<0.001). In the male feet, these differences are more marked (when comparing the length of the hallux between the female hallux valgus feet and the female normal feet, P>0.05). This indicates that in men with hallux valgus, the excess in length of the first metatarso-digital segment is greater than in women that develop this deformity, at least in its initial phase. According to these results, the size of the first metatarso-digital segment could be involved in the development of the hallux valgus deformity.

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