Classification of hallux valgus deformity–is there a standard?

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Contributors

  • D. A. F. Scientific Committee - (Author)
  • Fabian T. Spindler - , Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Author)
  • Sarah Ettinger - , University of Oldenburg (Author)
  • Christian Plaass - , German Association for Foot and Ankle eV (Author)
  • Norbert Harrasser - , German Association for Foot and Ankle eV (Author)
  • Natalia Gutteck - , German Association for Foot and Ankle eV (Author)
  • Hans Polzer - , German Association for Foot and Ankle eV (Author)
  • Stefan Rammelt - , University Center for Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, German Association for Foot and Ankle eV (Author)
  • Sabine Ochman - , German Association for Foot and Ankle eV (Author)
  • Christina Stukenborg-Colsman - , German Association for Foot and Ankle eV (Author)
  • Sebastian F. Baumbach - , Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Author)

Abstract

Introduction: Hallux valgus deformity severity is one determent for the surgical procedure for hallux valgus (HV) correction. HV deformities are usually classified into mild/moderate/severe. The aim was to investigate the cut-off criteria used to classify HV deformity. Materials and Methods: The study was based on a previous living systematic review. Four common databases were searched for the last decade. All review-steps were conducted by two reviewers. Data assessed were the individual cut-off values used to classify HV deformity into mild/moderate/severe, and the referenced classification systems. Results: 46 studies were included. 21/18 studies grade deformity based on the intermetatarsal angle (IMA)/ hallux valgus angle (HVA) with great heterogeneity throughout the different cut-off values. The most referenced classification systems were the Coughlin and Mann’s and the Robinson classification. Conclusions: The currently used classification systems are heterogenic, and no standard could be defined. The community should define a uniform classification system. Level of Evidence. Level I, systematic review of randomized controlled trials and prospective comparative studies.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4737-4743
Number of pages7
JournalArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
Volume144
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 11 Sept 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 39259307

Keywords

Keywords

  • Classification, Hallux valgus angle, Hallux valgus deformity, Intermetatarsalangle, Radiological