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Hallux varus is a clinical condition characterized by medial deviation of the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint. [2] This condition, when acquired by adults, is usually caused by sports injury, surgical overcorrection of hallux valgus, or underlying causes such as arthritides.
Morton's neuroma is a benign neuroma of an intermetatarsal plantar nerve, most commonly of the second and third intermetatarsal spaces (between the second/third and third/fourth metatarsal heads; the first is of the big toe), which results in the entrapment of the affected nerve.
Runner's toe, tennis toe, skier's toe: Subungal haematoma of the fourth finger: Specialty: Internal medicine, Podiatry: Symptoms: Discoloration of nail, pain: Risk factors: Poorly fitting foot wear, overtraining particularly hiking and running: Treatment: Usually unmerited, blood drainage or nail removal in serious cases: Prognosis: Usually ...
Malalignment of the nail plate, also known as congenital malalignment of the great toenails or congenital malalignment syndrome, is a congenital malalignment of the nail of the great toe, and is often misdiagnosed although it is a common condition. [1]: 659–60 It most commonly affects the halluces. The nail might be discolored and develop ...
A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is a deformity of the MTP joint connecting the big toe to the foot. [2] The big toe often bends towards the other toes and the joint becomes red and painful. [2] The onset of bunions is typically gradual. [2] Complications may include bursitis or arthritis. [2] The exact cause is unclear. [1]
Bunion relief socks: These socks have separate toe boxes for your big toe and the rest of your toes to help prevent rubbing. They work best when worn with other pain relief devices. They work best ...
Corns and calluses are very common and do not look pleasant. Corns and calluses generally need treatment only if they cause problems. For most people, the best treatment of corns and calluses is to eliminate the source of friction or pressure. [5] Ingrown toe nail is a disorder where the nail starts to grow into the soft fleshy area of the toe.
During the summer of 1963 Dr. Taybi reported having evaluated seven children with characteristics such as broad thumbs and great toes, "unusual" facial features, and intellectual disabilities – these findings went on to appear in the American Journal of Diseases of Children documenting these characteristics as a syndrome. Dr.