Rationale: Hallux valgus is the most common acquired foot deformity, with a general prevalence of 20%, increasing to 35% after the age of 60. In some cases, the deformity may be cosmetically bothersome but not painful. Surgical correction of asymptomatic hallux valgus is not indicated, as the procedure is painful, carries a risk of infection and nonunion, and alters mechanical axes, potentially causing pain elsewhere in the foot.
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