We describe the mid-term results of a prospective study of total knee replacement in severe valgus knees using an osteotomy of the lateral femoral condyle and computer navigation. There were 15 knees with a mean valgus deformity of 21 degrees (17 degrees to 27 degrees) and a mean follow-up of 28 months (24 to 60). A cemented, non-constrained fixed bearing, posterior-cruciate-retaining knee pros...

Background: The choice of procedure for severe hallux valgus deformity is still a matter of debate. Objective: This study presents the outcome of a distal osteotomy combined with a transarticular release in severe hallux valgus Methods: We reviewed the clinical and radiological results of 38 feet in 33 patients treated with a modified Mitchell osteotomy and a transarticular release for severe h...

BACKGROUND Most previous studies on hallux valgus focused on the possible relationship between this deformity and muscles and/or ligaments in the foot and lower leg. Very little is known about the relationship between hallux valgus and alignment of the proximal joints. The aims of the present study were to determine the extent to which lower extremity alignment characteristics of the hip, knee,...

Valgus deformity of the foot is commonly encountered after poliomyelitis, which is still a medical problem in Egypt. Triple arthrodesis is usually indicated to correct the deformity and to stabilise the foot after it reaches skeletal maturity. However, technical problems may arise when the conventional technique is used, because dislocating the foot and removing a medial wedge through a lateral...

PURPOSE To report long-term results of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for valgus knees. METHODS 34 women and 19 men aged 39 to 84 (mean, 74) years with valgus knees underwent primary TKA by a senior surgeon. Of the 78 knees, 43, 29, and 6 had type-I, type-II, and type-III valgus deformities, respectively. A preliminary lateral soft-tissue release was performed, and the tibia and femur were pre...

An elderly woman was observed after hip surgery to start a rehabilitation program; physical examination revealed a lush hallux valgus, however no complaints were reported. Hallux valgus is a frequent forefoot deformity; global prevalence is 35% in those over 65 years-old.1 Women are more affected; deformity is normally attributed to ill-fitting shoes.1 Imbalance of the extrinsic/intrinsic foot ...

Background: Hallux valgus deformity is a common condition and several surgical treatments are discussed in the literature. The main purpose of this study is to review the literature concerning rehabilitation treatment following hallux valgus surgery. Methods: The present literature review is performed by searching the following databases: PubMed and Embase using the Medical Subject Headings ter...

Hallux valgus is the most common forefoot problem in adults. It is characterized by an anatomical deformity involving lateral deviation of the hallucial phalanges and medial prominence of the first metatarsal head, commonly known as a bunion. This acquired deformity is often correlated with foot pain, imbalance and impaired gait, falls in older adults and decreased healthrelated quality of life...

Supracondytar fractures of the humerus are common in childhood, and in less developed countries many late malunions are seen. A restricted range of elbow movement often makes it difficult to measure varus-valgus deformity clinically. This can be assessed from bony points but may be hindered by chronic swelling around the elbow. In these cases the pronation-supination range of the forearm is alm...

Objective: Lateral humeral condyle fractures are troublesome injuries and are common among the lower end humerus epiphyseal injuries. These fractures are prone to go for non union . Preference for treatment of these nonunions, is to be individualised. Methods, varying from open reduction internal fixation with or without bone pegs, varus osteotomy to displacement osteotomy in gross valgus defor...