Bilateral hallux Saltans, a Rare Finding: Diagnosis and Arthroscopic Treatment in a Young Ballet Dancer: Report of a Case

The condition known as trigger hallux is a rare yet debilitating pathology. When present, it should be taken seriously, and further radiological investigations should be performed to diagnose any potential tenosynovitis of the FHL. Arthroscopic release of FHL tendon sheath has proven to be a useful and minimally-invasive technique to approach hallux saltans pathology in a semi-professional young ballet dancer, enabling fast return to sport and long lasting results.