title: Diagnosing and treating hallux valgus: a conservative approach for a common problem.
abstract: For most patients with hallux valgus, the problem is caused by wearing shoes that are too tight, and conservative measures can help. We review how primary care physicians can evaluate and treat this problem, and when to refer to an orthopaedic surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic, Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Donley
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Tisdel
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Sferra
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination