Traumatic hallux valgus following rupture of the medial collateral ligament of the first metatarsophalangeal joint: a case report.
Metatarsophalangealjoint injuries of the great toe are receiving increasing attention in athletes. Significant disability and long-term morbidity can result from these focal injuries. The entity known as turf-toe is widely recognized. Rupture of the medial collateral ligament of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is less common. A case of traumatic rupture of the medial collateral ligament in the great toe of a soccer player, which progressed to hallux valgus deformity, is presented.
Fabeck
Laurent G
LG
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saint-Pierre Universitary Hospital, Brussels, Belgium. laurent_fabeck@stpierre-bru.be
Zekhnini
Chafik
C
Farrokh
Dordaneh
D
Descamps
Pierre-Yves
PY
Delincé
Philippe E
PE
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors