Increased hallux angle in children and its association with insufficient length of footwear: A community based cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Wearing shoes of insufficient length during childhood has often been cited as leading to deformities of the foot, particularly to the development of hallux valgus disorders. Until now, these assumptions have not been confirmed throug...

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Main Authors: Kundi Michael, Groll-Knapp Elisabeth, Klein Christian, Kinz Wieland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/159