Hallux valgus in ballet dancers: a myth?

Foot Ankle Int. 1995 Feb;16(2):92-4. doi: 10.1177/107110079501600208.

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Dancing*
  • Female
  • Hallux Valgus / epidemiology
  • Hallux Valgus / etiology
  • Hallux Valgus / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Toe Joint / physiopathology