Operative Treatment of Hallux Valgus.
10.14193/jkfas.2014.18.2.48
- Author:
Jung Woo LEE
1
;
Jae Hoon AHN
;
Man Soo KIM
;
Seung Chan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. jahn@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Hallux valgus;
Phalangeal osteotomy;
Metatarsal osteotomy;
Arthrodesis;
Resection arthroplasty
- MeSH:
Arthrodesis;
Arthroplasty;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Hallux Valgus*;
Metatarsal Bones;
Osteotomy;
Toes
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2014;18(2):48-55
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hallux valgus, or a 'bunion', is a deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the big toe. Surgery is indicated when conservative treatments have failed to result in improvement of symptoms. Operative techniques include simple bunionectomy, distal soft tissue procedure, phalangeal osteotomy, metatarsal osteotomy (distal, shaft, or proximal), arthrodesis (metatarsophalangeal or tarsometatarsal), or resection arthroplasty. Good results are expected when the selection of operative technique is based on the correct treatment principle.
