hallux varus

Introduction

deformity of the great toe joint medially

Laboratory

• erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
• serum C-reactive protein (CRP)
• white blood cell count (WBC)
• if inflammatory arthritis suspected
  • joint aspiration
  • rheumatoid factor
  • antinuclear antibody (ANA)

Management

• surgical correction

More general terms

• joint disease; articular disease; arthropathy
• foot deformity

Additional terms

• hallux limitus/rigidus
• hallux valgus
• varus deformity