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Posttraumatic development of hallux valgus.

A Ganel1, A Israeli, H Horoszowski

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery A, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.

Orthopaedic Review
|September 1, 1987
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Traumatic foot injuries, including crush injuries and gunshot wounds, can lead to fractures. These fractures, when improperly healed, may cause symptomatic hallux valgus, a condition affecting the big toe.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Traumatology
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Hallux valgus is a common foot deformity.
  • Its etiology is multifactorial, often involving genetic and biomechanical factors.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with hallux valgus.
  • Both patients had a history of significant foot trauma: one with a crush injury, the other with a gunshot wound.
  • These injuries resulted in metatarsal bone fractures.

Findings:

  • One patient experienced malunion of the second metatarsal.
  • The other patient had malunion of an avulsed fracture at the base of the proximal phalanx of the big toe.
  • Both malunions led to symptomatic hallux valgus.

Implications:

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  • Traumatic injuries and subsequent bone malunions are an uncommon but significant cause of hallux valgus.
  • This highlights the importance of addressing fractures in the foot to prevent long-term deformities.
  • Further research may explore specific management strategies for post-traumatic hallux valgus.