Hallux valgus is classically a bilateral condition. It is more common in females and occurs most frequently in the sixth decade of life.
Pain and deformity are the usual symptoms. If there is pain, it is usually slowly progressive and may have been present for many years. It may be due to one of a variety of conditions:
There is usually good movement at the MTP joints.
If the patient's shoes are examined, there is often excessive wear under the first and second metatarsal head positions on the sole.
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