The unified forefoot. II. The relationship between hallux valgus and metatarsus primus adductus.
The relationship between hallux valgus and metatarsus primus adductus is examined mathematically. A high correlation relationship is established involving the use of total lateral deviation as a parameter. A model mechanism is briefly explored.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000886:Anthropometry; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003201:Computers; D005260:Female; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008954:Models, Biological; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000293:injuries*