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September 19, 2025International Journal of Medicine and Health DevelopmentOpen Access

Prevalence of Hallux Valgus Deformity in Enugu Metropolis, Southeast Nigeria

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BOBlasius Okechukwu OkwaraAAAzuoma Lasbrey AsomughaIOIkechukwu C. Okwesili

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds high prevalence of hallux valgus deformity in Southeast Nigeria, suggesting age and family history as significant factors.

Key Points

  • The study reveals a 13.6% prevalence of hallux valgus deformity among participants aged 11 to 80 in Enugu.
  • Peak prevalence occurs in the 61-70 age range, affecting 48.5% of individuals within that demographic.
  • A majority of those affected, 82.4%, reported a family history of hallux valgus, indicating a potential genetic link.
  • The condition appears in both feet for more than half of the cases, signifying a broader impact of hallux valgus.

Cite This Study

Okwara et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d435e4713b0b5dfea75ac1https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmh.ijmh_103_24
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