Novel treatment (new drug/intervention; established drug/procedure in new situation): Varus instability of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete

摘要

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.