Relationship between stress fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe and hallux valgus.
OBJECTIVE
To clarify the relationship between stress fractures of the great toe and hallux valgus.


METHODS
Ten cases of this fracture were analyzed for their alignment of the great toe.


RESULTS
Nine of them had hallux valgus.


CONCLUSIONS
The continuous bowstring effect of the extensor hallux longus and shearing stress on the hallux valgus that occur during specific exercises such as sprinting, jumping, and standing on tiptoe, could cause these stress fractures.


CONCLUSIONS
The hallux valgus could play a role in the cause of stress fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe.
Yokoe
Kiyoshi
K
Institute of Sports Medicine and Science, Agui, Aichi 470-2212, Japan.
Kameyama
Yasushi
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries*