title: [Pathogenesis of hallux valgus].
abstract: In terms of its etiology, the hallux valgus deformity is differentiated into a primary and a secondary form. Widening of the angle between the first and second metatarsals (metatarsus primus varus) is often associated with a hallux valgus deformity (primary hallux valgus). Secondary hallux valgus is caused by changes to the hind- and midfoot. In the presence of a pes planovalgus, lowering of the navicular and talus bones results in a deformation of the hindfoot. This leads to the collapse of the longitudinal arch and pronation of the forefoot (splay-foot). As a result all the tendons that cross the first metatarsophalangeal joint now function as adductors, and promote the further development of hallux valgus.
authors.affiliation: Research Unit Klinikum Neumarkt, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Nürnberger Str. 12, D-92318 Neumarkt i.d. OPf. Alexander.Schuh@klinikum.neumarkt.de
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schuh
authors.forename: Wolfgang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hönle
mesh_terms: D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects*