12 Feb What is Hallux Valgus?
Hallux Valgus (thumb protrusion) is a Latin medical term describing the deformity of our big toe. “Hallux” means big toe. “Valgus” is an anatomical term that helps to explain that the deformity is in the direction away from our body. Our big toe, which normally should be straight and parallel to the foot axis, is the second toe in Hallux Valgus.