Hallux valgus

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Bilateral foot deformity and foot pain with difficulty in wearing shoes.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
x-ray

The intermetatarsal (IM) angle (angle between first and second metatarsal) is increased. Note the bony prominence formed at the inner side of the 1st tarsometatarsal joint that is called bunion. An associated cystic and osteoarthritis changes are seen at both first tarsometatarsal joints.

Case Discussion

Bilateral hallux valgus with bunion formation.

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