title: Varus instability of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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
authors.forename: Hyun Sik
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Gong
authors.forename: Yeun Ho
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Moon Seok
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: 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