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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Hallux valgus definition and link to conservative management
Hallux valgus is a common foot disorder. It is a painful deformity at the first metatarsophalangeal joint and characterised by progressive lateral deviation of the hallux (great toe) and medial deviation of the first metatarsal bone.<ref name=":0">Menz HB, Marshall M, Thomas MJ, Rathod‐Mistry T, Peat GM, Roddy E. Incidence and progression of hallux valgus: a prospective cohort study. Arthritis Care & Research. 2023 Jan;75(1):166-73.</ref> Its causes are multifactorial and it can disrupt the function of the foot during gait and balance.<ref name=":0" /> It negatively influences quality of life in persons with this disorder.<ref name=":0" />This page will focus on the conservative management of hallux valgus.


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Hallux valgus is a common foot disorder. It is a painful deformity at the first metatarsophalangeal joint and characterised by progressive lateral deviation of the hallux (great toe) and medial deviation of the first metatarsal bone.[1] Its causes are multifactorial and it can disrupt the function of the foot during gait and balance.[1] It negatively influences quality of life in persons with this disorder.[1]This page will focus on the conservative management of hallux valgus.

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discuss the big toe as stabiliser in foot during gait

reasons for medial arch drop

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Menz HB, Marshall M, Thomas MJ, Rathod‐Mistry T, Peat GM, Roddy E. Incidence and progression of hallux valgus: a prospective cohort study. Arthritis Care & Research. 2023 Jan;75(1):166-73.