Christopher P. Miller

Hallux Valgus, Not Hallux Abductus Valgus: A Short Report on Historical and Anatomical Terminology

Background: This short report argues that the term “hallux abductus valgus” is anatomically inconsistent and should be replaced by “hallux valgus.” Hallux valgus describes a lateral deviation of the great toe with a medial deviation of the first metatarsal. Although the deformity...