Research: Hallux Valgus in Dancers

This review article discusses the relevant anatomy and clinical presentation of hallux valgus with a specific focus on the condition in dancers. There are many intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for hallux valgus in the current literature, including age, gender, genetics, race, first ray hypermobility, foot architecture, tight Achilles tendon complex, first metatarsal length, footwear, technique, and workload/stresses on the MTP joint.