Congenital hallux valgus

Before considering surgical intervention one should be aware of the cause of the abnormal hallux.  In case the underlying condition is FOP (any) surgical intervention should be well reflected since manipulating muscles may lead to extraskeletal bone formation.

Surgical correction may be recommended for congenital hallux valgus.

Various surgical techniques have been described to the remove of accessory bones

Last modified
3 April 2021
ICD

Q66.6 Other congenital valgus deformities of feet

Approximate Synonyms: Bilateral talipes valgus; Congenital bilateral hallux valgus; Congenital bilateral pes valgoplanus; Congenital hallux valgus; Congenital hallux valgus of left great toe; Congenital hallux valgus of right great toe; Congenital left hallux valgus; Congenital left pes valgoplanus; Congenital pes valgo planus of left foot; Congenital pes valgoplanus; Congenital right hallux valgus; Congenital right pes valgoplanus; Hallux valgus, congenital; Left talipes valgus; Pes valgoplanus congenital; Right talipes valgus; Talipes valgus; Talipes valgus of left foot; Talipes valgus of right foot

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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

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