ABSTRACT
Hallux valgus can be defined as a complex progressive deformity affecting the forefoot, in which the lateral deviation of the great toe is the most obvious feature.1 The complex may also involve rotation of the hallux, metatarsus primus varus, overriding of the second toe over the hallux, overriding of the lateral toes, and hammer and claw deformities of the lateral toes. The term bunion refers to the swelling that occurs because of the medial eminence of the metatarsal head, overlying bursitis and, on occasion, skin callosity. Hallux valgus is a common disorder that may cause pain, difficulty with footwear and restriction of function. It affects both adolescents and adults, and the underlying pathophysiology in each group varies.
