Involvement of valgus hindfoot deformity in hallux valgus deformity in rheumatoid arthritis

Mod Rheumatol. 2013 Jan 29. doi: 10.1007/s10165-013-0835-x. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The involvement of valgus hindfoot deformity in hallux valgus deformity was confirmed in a rheumatoid arthritis case with a destructive valgus hindfoot deformity. Correction of severe valgus, calcaneal lateral offset, and pronated foot deformity instantly normalized hallux valgus deformities postoperatively. Thus, careful hindfoot status evaluation is important when assessing forefoot deformity, including hallux valgus, in rheumatoid arthritis cases.