3. In terms of sheer volume, the giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) known as General Sherman is a monster of a tree -- at 52,508 cubic feet, it's the world's largest tree, and perhaps the world's largest living thing.
Definition. Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity in which the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is affected and is often accompanied by significant functional disability and foot pain, .efinition. Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity in which the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is affected and is often accompanied by significant functional disability and foot pain, .
Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. The valgus ankle can lead to severe deformity, debility, and pain, stressing the importance of optimal management of this condition. This article reviews the entity of the valgus ankle, discusses its clinical recognition, and reviews forms of treatment. The valgus ankle is a complex deformity with many possible origins. The most common cause, however, is degenerative in the form of untreated chronic posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.