Hallux valgus
A hallux valgus, also called bunion, is when the bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe becomes larger. The big toe (hallux) may turn in toward the second toe, and the tissues around it can become swollen and red.
| Bunion | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| File:Hallux Valgus-Aspect pré op décharge.JPG | |
| ICD-10 | M20.1 |
| ICD-9 | 727.1 |
| DiseasesDB | 5604 |
| eMedicine | orthoped/467 |
| MeSH | D006215 |
Hallux Valgus Media
- X-rays showing effect of bunion splints on angle of Hallux valgus in patients.jpg
X-rays showing effect of bunion splints on angle of Hallux valgus in patients
Bunion. See a full animation of this medical topic.
- HV and IM angles of hallux valgus.jpg
X-ray showing measurements of HV and IM angles of hallux valgus.
- Pointe shoe toe spacers.jpg
Gel toe spacers come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
- Bunionplasty Plastic Closure.jpg
Before and after effects of bunionplasty
Bunionectomy. . Animation in the reference.[1]