Hallux Valgus: Classification

Hallux valgus can be classified as follows:

Grade HV angle
(normal < 15°)
IM-I-II angle
(normal < 9°)
MT sesamoid subluxation
Slightly < 20° < 12° < 5°
moderate 20-40° 12-15° 50-75°
heavy > 40° > 15° > 75°

HV: hallux valgusIM: intermetatarsal I-II angleMT: metatarsal I