Table 1 Classification of severity of hallux valgus deformities according to angular measurements in 301 radiographs
From: A geometric analysis of hallux valgus: correlation with clinical assessment of severity
Angle | Severity | No. cases | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
HVA | Normal, < 15° | 35 | 12 |
Mild, 15–20° | 42 | 13 | |
Moderate 21–39° | 153 | 51 | |
Severe, ≥ 40° | 71 | 24 | |
IMA | Normal, < 9° | 58 | 19 |
Mild, 9–11° | 76 | 25 | |
Moderate, 12–17° | 135 | 45 | |
Severe, ≥ 18° | 32 | 11 | |
PPAA | Normal, < 6° | 116 | 38 |
Mild, 6–10° | 115 | 38 | |
Moderate, 11–20° | 63 | 21 | |
Severe, ≥ 21° | 7 | 2 |