Open AccessVarus instability of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete
Author(s) -
Hyun Sik Gong,
Yeun Ho Kim,
Moon Seok Park
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.08.2008.0694
Subject(s) - medicine , interphalangeal joint , subluxation , forefoot , athletes , joint instability , ligament , range of motion , orthodontics , physical therapy , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology , complication
The hallux interphalangeal joint is stable in the transverse plane and there have been only a few reports of varus instability of this joint. A case is described of varus subluxation of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete and the surgical outcome after reconstruction of the collateral ligament. Taekwondo athletes, who require fast powerful kicks, should be warned about this type of forefoot injury.