In operations for hallux valgus there are two distinct purposes acting as determining factors in making a choice in a given case as to which is indicated.
Valgus or varus are associated with it; the more common form is talipes calcaneo-valgus.
While in talipes equinis it is generally the only disturbing agent, in talipes varus and valgus it invariably increases and maintains the deformity, which the tibiales or peronei seem to originate.
These do not often require division, cases of talipes valgus being usually paralytic in character.
Valgus is comparatively rare; and, like the first variety of the distortion, it may affect one or both limbs.
Bilateral Pes Valgus and Hallux Valgusin a girl æt.
In paralytic valgus the medial border of the foot is depressed and convex towards the sole, and although the foot can readily be restored to the normal position by manipulation, it at once resumes the valgus attitude.
The boot that favours the occurrence of hallux valgus is one which is too short and has pointed toes, with the apex in the middle line of the foot instead of being in line with the great toe.
The pressure of the boot displaces the great toe into the valgus position, especially if a high heel is worn, as the toes are then driven forward into the apex of the boot.
Impairment of growth in the radius seldom occurs; when it does, it results in a valgus condition of the hand (Fig.
When the tibia is normal, the most notable feature is the absence of the lateral malleolus, and the extreme valgus attitude of the foot.
The bones of the leg are sometimes bent inwards in their lower thirds, and this compensates partly for the valgus deformity at the knee.
The valgus attitude is associated with slight lateral displacement of the patella, with prominence and apparent enlargement of the medial condyle, with depression of the pelvis on the diseased side and apparent lengthening of the limb.
Gaius Quinctius Valgus the son of Gaius and Marcus Porcius the son of Marcus, duumvirs, in accordance with a decree of the city council let the contract for building the covered theatre, and approved the work.
The reason in the case of the Amphitheatre is not far to seek: Valgus was the man of means, who furnished the money for the building, but allowed his colleague and friend to share in the honor.
According to this, the Amphitheatre was built by the same men, Valgus and Porcius, who are already known to us as the builders of the Small Theatre (p.
In all four inscriptions, however, two at the Small Theatre and two at the Amphitheatre, Valgus has the first place.
