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, Seongnam, Korea.
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