The paper presents an operative technique proposed for treating severe Hallux Valgus deformity with arthrosis of the first metatarsal joint in elderly people. The procedure consists of the Keller's arthroplasty in combination with basal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone, whereby the head of the metatarsal is displaced laterally and plantarward. The osteotomy is fixed with a reconstructive ...

Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is indicated for severe hallux valgus deformity. Open arthrodesis requires extensive soft-tissue dissection. Recently, a technique arthroscopic in deformity has been reported. This approach includes endoscopic lateral release via plantar and toe web portals, followed by medial dorsolateral portals. Endoscopic can convert fixed into flexible one...

Forefoot adduction is a common condition between metatarsus adductus, Z-shaped foot and residual clubfoot. This deformity is located in a pure transverse plane at Lisfranc’s joint. Isolated metatarsus adductus is corrected spontaneously for the majority of newborns. In rare uncorrected cases, it could result in Z-shaped foot with a functional hindfoot valgus to equilibrate the resistant metatar...

Permanent dislocation of the patella in adults is a rare condition that presents with complete irreducible lateral dislocation of the patella, combined with secondary changes, such as valgus deformity and leg-length discrepancy. Because these secondary changes cannot heal spontaneously after skeletal maturation if left untreated, the patients frequently possess pathology not limited to the knee...

There are few data available regarding the association between hallux valgus and pain or functional limitation. We determined the prevalence of hallux valgus in a rural Korean population aged between 40 and 69 years, and its association with pain and function. A total of 563 subjects was examined using the foot health status questionnaire, the Short Form-36 questionnaire and weight-bearing ante...

Background In total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for valgus knees, the decision to use a constrained implant is often made intraoperatively depending on the extent of soft tissue releases performed and residual soft tissue imbalance. The purpose of this study is to determine if preoperative radiographic criteria of valgus knees can predict the extent of soft tissue releases required and the level of...

Post traumatic tibial valga, also known as Cozen’s phenomenon, is a condition of pathologic knee valgus with variable limb shortening in the affected limb. It late-onset complication following previously healed fracture proximal metaphases. The deforming nature raises much concern for patients and their carers. Despite appearance deformity, child frequently asymptomatic. can be treated successf...

Valgus deformity of the hindfoot can occur at the subtalar joint, the ankle joint, or at both sites. In children suffering from spina bifida, the ankle is often the main site of deformity. Thirty-five ankles with valgus deformity of the hindfoot were studied in 23 children with spina bifida. A radiological triad was observed in all patients: shortening of the fibula, lateral wedging of the dist...

Varus supracondylar osteotomy of the femur is the established procedure for treating painful knees that present lateral arthrosis and valgus deformity. In descriptions of the conventional surgical techniques, there are divergences regarding the location, access route, correction level, fixation type and area for synthesis insertion. This is most evident in cases of severe valgus with angles gre...