Minimal Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery

Revision Hallux Valgus Surgery

Foot and ankle surgeons routinely perform surgery of the fi rst ray, such as correction of hallux valgus deformity. The complication rate in hallux valgus surgery ranges between 10% and 55%. 1 Although hallux valgus surgery is common, several common complications can occur that necessitate revision. There are several causes of hallux valgus surgery failure; often, potential complications can be...

Patient expectations for hallux valgus surgery.

PURPOSE To determine preoperative patient expectations and their relative importance for hallux valgus surgery using a patient-derived questionnaire, and whether such expectations are influenced by age, gender, or occupation. METHODS Two patient-derived questionnaires were developed using open-ended interviews. The 19 most commonly stated expectations were included in the Patient Expectation ...

Hallux valgus (bunions).

INTRODUCTION: Hallux valgus (bunions) are prominent and often inflamed metatarsal heads and overlying bursae. They are associated with valgus deviation of the great toe which moves towards the second toe. Hallux valgus is found in at least 2% of children aged 9 to 10 years, and almost half of adults, with greater prevalence in women. METHODS AND OUTCOMES: We conducted a systematic review and ai...

A case-controlled study of minimally invasive vs open hallux valgus surgery

Methodology This is a consecutive case series performed between 2009 and 2012. This includes the learning curve for minimally invasive surgery. All cases were performed by a single surgeon at two different sites, one centre where minimally invasive surgery is available and the other where it is not. The standard procedure in both centres is a modified Chevron osteotomy. Regardless of whether th...

Functional, esthetic and radiographic results of treatment of hallux valgus with minimally invasive surgery