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Hallux valgus, hallux varus and metatarsus adductus terms are misnomers

Year 2014, Volume: 8 Issue: 1, 45 - 46, 20.06.2015

Kush Kumar

https://doi.org/10.2399/ana.14.033

Abstract

The terms hallux valgus, hallux varus and metatarsus adductus are misnomers. The time line when these misnomers startedcan not be easily determined. It is certain that these terms are fairly old. Over time, they have become so well engraved intothe minds of the medical professionals, that it may not be easy to revert to referring to hallux valgus as hallux varus and viceversa or metatarsus adductus as metatarsus abductus. Let the reader be informed of the correct terminology, and act on thisinformation however he or she believes to be most fitting, as in other similar situations

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hallux valgus hallux varus metatarsus adductus misnomer

References

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  • Cummins H, Midlo C. Finger Prints, Palms and Soles: An Introduction to Dermatoglyphics. New York: Dover; 1961. p. 202.
  • Grant JCB, Basmajian JV, Slonecker CE. Grant’s Method of Anatomy: A Clinical Problem-Solving Approach. 11th ed. New York: Williams and Wilkins; 1989.
  • Kumar K. Should slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), a mis- nomer, be renamed as idiopathic capital femoral physiolysis (ICFP). J Bone Joint Surg Br 2002;84:932.

Year 2014, Volume: 8 Issue: 1, 45 - 46, 20.06.2015

Kush Kumar

https://doi.org/10.2399/ana.14.033

Abstract

References

  • Frith S. Mosby’s Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Pathology. St Louis: Mosby Elsevier; 2013. p. 66.
  • Cummins H, Midlo C. Finger Prints, Palms and Soles: An Introduction to Dermatoglyphics. New York: Dover; 1961. p. 202.
  • Grant JCB, Basmajian JV, Slonecker CE. Grant’s Method of Anatomy: A Clinical Problem-Solving Approach. 11th ed. New York: Williams and Wilkins; 1989.
  • Kumar K. Should slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), a mis- nomer, be renamed as idiopathic capital femoral physiolysis (ICFP). J Bone Joint Surg Br 2002;84:932.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Articles
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Kush Kumar This is me

Publication Date June 20, 2015
Published in Issue Year 2014 Volume: 8 Issue: 1

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APA Kumar, K. (2015). Hallux valgus, hallux varus and metatarsus adductus terms are misnomers. Anatomy, 8(1), 45-46. https://doi.org/10.2399/ana.14.033
AMA Kumar K. Hallux valgus, hallux varus and metatarsus adductus terms are misnomers. Anatomy. February 2015;8(1):45-46. doi:10.2399/ana.14.033
Chicago Kumar, Kush. “Hallux Valgus, Hallux Varus and Metatarsus Adductus Terms Are Misnomers”. Anatomy 8, no. 1 (February 2015): 45-46. https://doi.org/10.2399/ana.14.033.
EndNote Kumar K (February 1, 2015) Hallux valgus, hallux varus and metatarsus adductus terms are misnomers. Anatomy 8 1 45–46.
IEEE K. Kumar, “Hallux valgus, hallux varus and metatarsus adductus terms are misnomers”, Anatomy, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 45–46, 2015, doi: 10.2399/ana.14.033.
ISNAD Kumar, Kush. “Hallux Valgus, Hallux Varus and Metatarsus Adductus Terms Are Misnomers”. Anatomy 8/1 (February 2015), 45-46. https://doi.org/10.2399/ana.14.033.
JAMA Kumar K. Hallux valgus, hallux varus and metatarsus adductus terms are misnomers. Anatomy. 2015;8:45–46.
MLA Kumar, Kush. “Hallux Valgus, Hallux Varus and Metatarsus Adductus Terms Are Misnomers”. Anatomy, vol. 8, no. 1, 2015, pp. 45-46, doi:10.2399/ana.14.033.
Vancouver Kumar K. Hallux valgus, hallux varus and metatarsus adductus terms are misnomers. Anatomy. 2015;8(1):45-6.
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