Presentation
Medial foot protrusion.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
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Severe valgus deformity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (hallux valgus).
From the case:
Hallux valgus - severe
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Severe hallux valgus is seen with a first metatarsophalangeal angle of 45° and an intermetatarsal angle of 18°.
Case Discussion
The measured angles are in keeping with severe hallux valgus. It is considered severe when the first metatarsophalangeal angle is >40° (N<15°) and the intermetatarsal angle is ≥18° (N<9°).
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