BACKGROUND Congenital hallux varus(CHV)is a rare form of hallux varus deformity,characterized by medial deviation of the first toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint.It may be primary or secondary and presents clinicall...BACKGROUND Congenital hallux varus(CHV)is a rare form of hallux varus deformity,characterized by medial deviation of the first toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint.It may be primary or secondary and presents clinically with pain and asymmetry with footwear.CASE SUMMARY We documented a case of a 6-year-old girl with bilateral CHV,accompanied by adduction of the toes in the left foot.Clinical diagnosis was made by physical examination and X-ray imaging based on Bleck’s classification.Conservative treatment did not show any noticeable improvement,so the child underwent corrective surgeries on both feet.CONCLUSION The patient’s family history is positive,which requires us to take into account the importance of checking for a family history with any complaint of CHV,and both feet must be evaluated to confirm whether the deformity is unilateral or bilateral.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Congenital hallux varus(CHV)is a rare form of hallux varus deformity,characterized by medial deviation of the first toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint.It may be primary or secondary and presents clinically with pain and asymmetry with footwear.CASE SUMMARY We documented a case of a 6-year-old girl with bilateral CHV,accompanied by adduction of the toes in the left foot.Clinical diagnosis was made by physical examination and X-ray imaging based on Bleck’s classification.Conservative treatment did not show any noticeable improvement,so the child underwent corrective surgeries on both feet.CONCLUSION The patient’s family history is positive,which requires us to take into account the importance of checking for a family history with any complaint of CHV,and both feet must be evaluated to confirm whether the deformity is unilateral or bilateral.
