The condition
Hallux valgus is a crooked big toe joint. This is often the result of wearing too narrow shoes and/or too high heels for many years. This is very common in women. Sometimes a familial tendency can also play a role. There can also be cases of juvenile hallux valgus.
Due to this condition a painful bump or bunion is often formed on the inside of the big toe. This bump can sometimes become inflamed and is often cumbersome when wearing shoes. In the long-term the smaller toes can also become affected, developing deformities such as crooked toes and possibly hammer toes, and the big toe will grow under or over the second toe.
In the long run the big toe can become partially dislocated, combined with a deterioration of the deformity and progressive arthrosis. The condition can also remain relatively stable, though. If you find this condition too cumbersome, it would be best to have your toe put in a straight position again. This can be done in several ways, depending on how severe the damage is.