title: Normal and pathologic anatomy of hallux valgus.
abstract: The author reviews the pathologic entity of hallux valgus, using anatomic illustrations. Although this description is not considered to represent new information, foot surgeons must continue to appreciate the delicate biomechanical imbalances leading to this anomaly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, Sweden.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Turan
mesh_terms: D006214:Hallux / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000294:innervation; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology