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Abnormal hallux morphology

MedGen UID:
867403
•Concept ID:
C4021773
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Abnormality of the hallux
 
HPO: HP:0001844

Definition

This term applies for all abnormalities of the big toe, also called hallux. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbnormal hallux morphology

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Temple syndrome and Kagami-Ogata syndrome: clinical presentations, genotypes, models and mechanisms.
Prasasya R, Grotheer KV, Siracusa LD, Bartolomei MS
Hum Mol Genet 2020 Sep 30;29(R1):R107-R116. doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddaa133. PMID: 32592473Free PMC Article
Preoperative work-up and criteria.
Arnold MZ, Dailey JM
Clin Podiatry 1985 Jul;2(3):423-33. PMID: 4028486
Aquinus foot. An analysis of the etiology, pathology and treatment techniques.
McGlamry ED, Kitting RW
J Am Podiatry Assoc 1973 May;63(5):165-84. doi: 10.7547/87507315-63-5-165. PMID: 4572915

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

The Prevalence of Bunions in the Setting of Brachymetatarsia.
Thomas MA, Siddiqui NA, Millonig KJ, Siddiqui Y, Charles C, Khan BM
J Foot Ankle Surg 2023 May-Jun;62(3):498-500. Epub 2022 Dec 21 doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.12.002. PMID: 36623981
Forefoot malformations, deformities and other congenital defects in children.
Rampal V, Giuliano F
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020 Feb;106(1S):S115-S123. Epub 2019 Oct 21 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.03.021. PMID: 31648997
Pes cavo-valgus foot.
Pascarella EM, Estrada RJ
J Foot Surg 1991 Nov-Dec;30(6):553-7. PMID: 1770207
Hallux varus.
Mills JA, Menelaus MB
J Bone Joint Surg Br 1989 May;71(3):437-40. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.71B3.2722937. PMID: 2722937
Polydactyly of the foot.
Phelps DA, Grogan DP
J Pediatr Orthop 1985 Jul-Aug;5(4):446-51. doi: 10.1097/01241398-198507000-00012. PMID: 4019759

Diagnosis

"Electrifying dysmorphology": Potassium channelopathies causing dysmorphic syndromes.
Hamilton MJ, Suri M
Adv Genet 2020;105:137-174. Epub 2020 May 26 doi: 10.1016/bs.adgen.2020.03.002. PMID: 32560786
Forefoot malformations, deformities and other congenital defects in children.
Rampal V, Giuliano F
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020 Feb;106(1S):S115-S123. Epub 2019 Oct 21 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.03.021. PMID: 31648997
Ingrown toenails.
Khunger N, Kandhari R
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2012 May-Jun;78(3):279-89. doi: 10.4103/0378-6323.95442. PMID: 22565427
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.
Shaikh N, Arif F
J Pak Med Assoc 2011 Apr;61(4):397-9. PMID: 21465984
Pes cavo-valgus foot.
Pascarella EM, Estrada RJ
J Foot Surg 1991 Nov-Dec;30(6):553-7. PMID: 1770207

Therapy

Thalidomide and neurotrophism.
Soper JR, Bonar SF, O'Sullivan DJ, McCredie J, Willert HG
Skeletal Radiol 2019 Apr;48(4):517-525. Epub 2018 Oct 19 doi: 10.1007/s00256-018-3086-2. PMID: 30341712Free PMC Article
Ingrown toenails.
Khunger N, Kandhari R
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2012 May-Jun;78(3):279-89. doi: 10.4103/0378-6323.95442. PMID: 22565427
Congenital hypertrophy of the lateral nail folds of the hallux: clinical features and follow-up of seven cases.
Piraccini BM, Parente GL, Varotti E, Tosti A
Pediatr Dermatol 2000 Sep-Oct;17(5):348-51. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.017005348.x. PMID: 11085659
Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
Coughlin MJ
Orthop Rev 1990 Feb;19(2):177-86. PMID: 2181389
Juvenile hallux valgus.
Halebian JD, Gaines SS
J Foot Surg 1983 Winter;22(4):290-3. PMID: 6643936

Prognosis

Forefoot malformations, deformities and other congenital defects in children.
Rampal V, Giuliano F
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020 Feb;106(1S):S115-S123. Epub 2019 Oct 21 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.03.021. PMID: 31648997
Polydactyly of the foot.
Turra S, Gigante C, Bisinella G
J Pediatr Orthop B 2007 May;16(3):216-20. doi: 10.1097/01.bpb.0000192055.60435.31. PMID: 17414786
Pes cavo-valgus foot.
Pascarella EM, Estrada RJ
J Foot Surg 1991 Nov-Dec;30(6):553-7. PMID: 1770207
Hallux varus.
Mills JA, Menelaus MB
J Bone Joint Surg Br 1989 May;71(3):437-40. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.71B3.2722937. PMID: 2722937
Polydactyly of the foot.
Phelps DA, Grogan DP
J Pediatr Orthop 1985 Jul-Aug;5(4):446-51. doi: 10.1097/01241398-198507000-00012. PMID: 4019759

Clinical prediction guides

Thalidomide and neurotrophism.
Soper JR, Bonar SF, O'Sullivan DJ, McCredie J, Willert HG
Skeletal Radiol 2019 Apr;48(4):517-525. Epub 2018 Oct 19 doi: 10.1007/s00256-018-3086-2. PMID: 30341712Free PMC Article
Foot and ankle characteristics in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Stewart S, Brenton-Rule A, Dalbeth N, Aiyer A, Frampton C, Rome K
Semin Arthritis Rheum 2019 Apr;48(5):847-859. Epub 2018 Aug 6 doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.07.002. PMID: 30093237
Temple-Baraitser Syndrome and Zimmermann-Laband Syndrome: one clinical entity?
Mégarbané A, Al-Ali R, Choucair N, Lek M, Wang E, Ladjimi M, Rose CM, Hobeika R, Macary Y, Temanni R, Jithesh PV, Chouchane A, Sastry KS, Thomas R, Tomei S, Liu W, Marincola FM, MacArthur D, Chouchane L
BMC Med Genet 2016 Jun 10;17(1):42. doi: 10.1186/s12881-016-0304-4. PMID: 27282200Free PMC Article
The translating Weil osteotomy in the treatment of an overriding second toe: a report of 25 cases.
Devos Bevernage B, Deleu PA, Leemrijse T
Foot Ankle Surg 2010 Dec;16(4):153-8. Epub 2009 Sep 11 doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2009.08.003. PMID: 21047601
Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
Coughlin MJ
Orthop Rev 1990 Feb;19(2):177-86. PMID: 2181389

Recent systematic reviews

Foot and ankle characteristics in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Stewart S, Brenton-Rule A, Dalbeth N, Aiyer A, Frampton C, Rome K
Semin Arthritis Rheum 2019 Apr;48(5):847-859. Epub 2018 Aug 6 doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.07.002. PMID: 30093237
Longitudinal Epiphyseal Bracket of the First Metatarsal Bone: Three Case Reports and a Review of the Literature.
Vlaić J, Bojić D, Rutz E, Antičević D
J Foot Ankle Surg 2018 Nov-Dec;57(6):1246-1252. Epub 2018 Aug 31 doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2018.03.049. PMID: 30177452
The sesamoids of the feet in humans: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Yammine K
Anat Sci Int 2015 Jun;90(3):144-60. Epub 2014 May 7 doi: 10.1007/s12565-014-0239-9. PMID: 24801385
Structural factors associated with hallux limitus/rigidus: a systematic review of case control studies.
Zammit GV, Menz HB, Munteanu SE
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2009 Oct;39(10):733-42. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2009.3003. PMID: 19801816

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