Abstract
Among dancers it is widely believed that ballet dancing induces hallux valgus. Revision of radiographs of 63 active and 38 retired dancers of both sexes showed no increase in the valgus angulation of the hallux compared with that of nondancers.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Dancing*
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Female
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Hallux Valgus / epidemiology
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Hallux Valgus / etiology
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Hallux Valgus / physiopathology*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Occupational Exposure*
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Toe Joint / physiopathology