Ankle Arthroscopy

Hallux Valgus is the clinical deformity of the great toe when it is bent laterally producing a bunion or prominent lump medially. More information is available under the heading of Bunion. The condition is often associated with a bunion and the use of ill fitting shoes over many years. However the condition may be congenital due to a particular bone structure in the foot. but it is more prevalent in the older population. More women than men are affected possibly because of the differing designs in footwear. Although footwear is thought to precipitate this condition, genetic factors, the alignment of the bones in the foot, loose ligaments, foot injuries and flat feet contribute to the biomechanical instability of the foot and the formation of Hallux Valgus.