Hallux Valgus (Forefoot Problem)

Question 1

What is Hallux Valgus?

Answer 1

Bunions

Question 2

What causes Hallux Valgus (Bunions)? (3)

Answer 2

Genetic
Foot Wear
Significant Female Preponderance

Question 3

Symptoms of Hallux Valgus (Bunions)? (3)

Answer 3

Pressure Symptoms from Shoes
Pain crossing over toes
Metarsalgia

Question 4

Which toe has lateral angulation and pull in Hallux Valgus (Bunions)?

Answer 4

Great Toe

Question 5

What happens to sesamoid bones in Hallux Valgus (Bunions)? (1)

Answer 5

Sublux with less weight going through great toe

Question 6

What happens as deformity progresses in Hallux Valgus (Bunions)? (1)

Answer 6

Abnormalities of lesser toes occur

Question 7

Diagnosis of Hallux Valgus (Bunions)? (1)

Answer 7

X-Ray

Question 8

Management of Hallux Valgus (Bunions)?

Answer 8

Shoe Wear Modification
Analgesia
Activity Modification

Question 9

When is Operation indicated in Hallux Valgus (Bunions? (2)

Answer 9

Non Op Failed or Unacceptable to Patient

Question 10

What does operation do in Hallux Valgus (Bunions? (2)

Answer 10

Release Lat Soft Tissues,

Osteotomy 1st Metatarsal and Prox Phalanx