Hallux

The [http://cougar.eb.com/soundc11/h/hallux01.wav hallux] pl. [http://cougar.eb.com/soundc11/h/hallux02.wav halluces], also known as the big toe or "thumb toe" is the innermost toe of the foot, counted as digit I.In humans, the hallux is longer than the second or pointer toe for a majority of people. This is an inherited trait in humans, where the dominant gene causes the normal length hallux while the homozygous recessive geneotype presents with a longer second toe. .In birds with anisodactyl or heterodactyl feet, the hallux is opposed or directed backwards and allows for grasping and perching. (From the Wikpedia article Hallux.)

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Recent Publications on Hallux:
Experimentally generated footprints in sand: Analysis and consequences for the interpretation of fossil and forensic footprints. Fossilized footprints contain information about the dynamics of gait, but...	21st November, 2009	Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Belgium.	Am J Phys Anthropol. 2009 Nov 19. DOI Direct Link
Hallux Valgus and the First Metatarsal Arch Segment: A Theoretical Biomechanical Perspective. Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity characterized by a lateral...	21st November, 2009	Program in Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota, Medical School, Mayo	Phys Ther. 2009 Nov 19. DOI Direct Link
A new device for performing triplanar distal osteotomy for hallux valgus. Triplanar distal osteotomy is a safe procedure for mild-to-moderate hallux...	18th November, 2009	Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Campus	J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2009 Nov-Dec;99(6):536-40.
Metastatic bone involvement of the hallux distal phalanx and cuboid in an elderly patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma metastasis to bone is a rare occurrence in the lower...	18th November, 2009	Advanced Foot and Ankle Services, Dubois Regional Medical Center, Dubois,	Foot Ankle Spec. 2008 Dec;1(6):355-8. Epub 2008 Oct 22. DOI Direct Link
Treatment of symptomatic incurved toenail with a new device. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to report our results treating...	17th November, 2009	Foot & Ankle Center, Orthopedic Surgery, Heymin General Hospital, 627-3,	Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Nov;30(11):1083-7. DOI Direct Link
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BioNews Results for Hallux:
A New Device for Performing Triplanar Distal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus	MDLinx:  Nov 17 2009 11:55AM Matching: hallux
Treatment of hallux valgus deformity : Preliminary results with a modified distal metatarsal osteotomy	MDLinx:  Nov 17 2009 11:55AM Matching: hallux
Application of an Endobutton and Suture Device for Hallux Valgus Correction: A Review of Outcomes in a Small Series	MDLinx:  Nov 16 2009 12:38PM Matching: hallux
Prognosis of Painful Plantar Callosity After Hallux Valgus Correction Without Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomy	MDLinx:  Oct 29 2009 12:32PM Matching: hallux
Transosseous capsuloplasty improves the outcomes of LindgrenTuran distal metatarsal osteotomy in moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity	MDLinx:  Oct 23 2009 11:09AM Matching: hallux
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Hallux Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
6887259	Suture anchor system and method of use
7033398	Sinus tarsi implant
7037342	Implant for reconstruction of joints
7041309	Spinal fusion using an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
7055268	Length-adjustable shoe
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