Treatment of Recurrent Hallux Valgus after Surgery
10.14193/jkfas.2019.23.4.149
- Author:
Ki Bum KWON
1
;
Kyoung Min LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. oasis100@empas.com
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2019;23(4):149-153
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Recurrence is a common complication following hallux valgus surgery. The postoperative recurrence rates have been reported to be between 2.7% and 16%. Reoperation is considered only for the recurrent deformities with intractable pain. The success of reoperation depends on identifying and addressing the cause of the recurrence appropriately. The surgical principle of reoperation for a recurrent hallux valgus is similar to that of the primary surgery, but arthrodesis and proximal metatarsal osteotomies with greater correcting power are adopted more frequently.
