What is Hallux Valgus?

Hallux valgus is the deformation and opening of our big toe towards the outside of our foot, starting from the comb bone for various reasons. In addition to deformity of shape and appearance, it causes pain in our feet and negatively affects our walking ability.

Who Gets Hallux Valgus?

Hallux valgus is an orthopedic disorder seen in both men and women. Hallux valgus is a disorder mostly seen in women, 90% of the patients are women and 10% are men. We encounter this disease more frequently in individuals with a family history of hallux valgus disease than in families without hallux valgus disease, which is a sufficient reason to think that a genetic factor triggers this disease.

How Does Hallux Valgus Occur?

We think that many factors trigger the disease of hallux valgus, but the most important reason is the use of narrow and tapering heels. Most women's shoes narrow towards the end of the shoe, while the toes stay inside the shoe, especially the scallops are outside the shoe. While the big toe is tucked into the shoe, the comb is free, which involuntarily moves in the opposite direction to stabilize the foot as the big toe approaches the other toes. Over time, our metatarsal bone forms a serious protrusion towards the outside of our foot.

How is Hallux Valgus Diagnosed?

We think that many factors trigger the disease of hallux valgus, but the most important reason is the use of narrow and tapering heels. Most women's shoes narrow towards the end of the shoe, while the toes stay inside the shoe, especially the scallops are outside the shoe. While the big toe is tucked into the shoe, the comb is free, which involuntarily moves in the opposite direction to stabilize the foot as the big toe approaches the other toes. Over time, our metatarsal bone forms a serious protrusion towards the outside of our foot.