Hallux valgus: What are the causes?

How does the foot deformity hallux valgus arise?

Hallux valgus is the most common toe deformity worldwide – there are around ten million people affected in Germany alone. Around 75% of them are women. Physical factors such as genetic predisposition, age and weight play a significant role in the development of hallux valgus. However, these factors are not the only trigger for the development of the toe misalignment. Hallux valgus usually has more than just one cause .

The possible causes of hallux valgus can be summarized into two groups: 

Physical factors and that frequently wearing the wrong shoes . Often, various factors together lead to the foot misalignment. This results in different forms of hallux valgus, in which the symptoms can also vary.

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