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Hallux Valgus

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Definition: Lateral displacement of the great toe (HALLUX), producing deformity of the first METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT with callous, bursa, or bunion formation over the bony prominence.  do not confuse BUNION with TAILOR'S BUNION   
See Also Bunion, Tailor's 		Other names Metatarsus Primus Varus; Hallux Abductovalgus; Bunion; Varus, Metatarsus Primus; Primus Varus, Metatarsus; Bunions

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