PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Brian G. Donley AU - Christopher L. Tisdel AU - James J. Sferra AU - James O. Hall TI - Diagnosing and treating hallux valgus: A conservative approach for a common problem DP - 1997 Oct 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 469--474 VI - 64 IP - 9 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/64/9/469.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/64/9/469.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med1997 Oct 01; 64 AB - For most patients with hallux valgus, the problem is caused by wearing shoes that are too tight, and conservative measures can help. We review how primary care physicians can evaluate and treat this problem, and when to refer to an orthopaedic surgeon.