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hallux varus
deformity of the great toe joint medially
Laboratory:
- erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- serum C-reactive protein (CRP)
- white blood cell count (WBC)
- if inflammatory arthritis suspected
- joint aspiration
- rheumatoid factor
- antinuclear antibody (ANA) [2]
Management:
- surgical correction
Related
hallux limitus/rigidus
hallux valgus
varus deformity
General
joint disease; articular disease; arthropathy
foot deformity
References
- Wikipedia: Hallux varus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallux_varus
- Ptaszek AJ and Calhoun JH
Medscope (eMedicine): Hallux Varus
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1233102-overview