Varus instability of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete.
The hallux interphalangeal joint is stable in the transverse plane and there have been only a few reports of varus instability of this joint. A case is described of varus subluxation of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete and the surgical outcome after reconstruction of the collateral ligament. Taekwondo athletes, who require fast powerful kicks, should be warned about this type of forefoot injury.
Gong
Hyun Sik
HS
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 300 Gumi-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 463-707, Korea. hsgong@snu.ac.kr
Kim
Yeun Ho
YH
Park
Moon Seok
MS
D000328:Adult; D017885:Collateral Ligaments; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular; D016139:Martial Arts / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome