📋Overview
Bunions, medically referred to as hallux valgus, are a common foot deformity characterized by a bony bump at the base of the big toe. This deformity involves lateral deviation of the big toe and medial deviation of the first metatarsal bone, leading to joint misalignment. The term 'bunion' is a lay term, while 'hallux valgus' is the preferred clinical terminology.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0006386ICD-10-CM
M21.61
MeSH
D000071378
SNOMED CT (US)
415692008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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