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Hallux Valgus Correction

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Hallux valgus (HV) is a medial deviation of the first metatarsal and lateral deviation and/or rotation of the hallux, with or without medial soft tissue enlargement of the first metatarsal head.

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Further Reading

  • Easley ME, Trnka HJ. Current concepts review: hallux valgus part II: operative treatment. Foot Ankle Int. 2007;28(6):748–58.

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  • Madjarevic M, Kolundzic R, Matek D, et al. Mitchell and Wilson metatarsal osteotomies for the treatment of hallux valgus: comparison of outcomes two decades after the surgery. Foot Ankle Int. 2006;27(11):877–82.

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  • Yildirim Y, Saygi B, Aydin N, et al. Components of the Wilson osteotomy that are effective on hallux valgus repair. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2007;46(1):21–6.

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  1. Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

    Peter V. Giannoudis

  2. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK

    Fragkiskos N. Xypnitos

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  1. Unit of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

    Peter V. Giannoudis

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Giannoudis, P.V., Xypnitos, F.N. (2011). Hallux Valgus Correction. In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Practical Procedures in Elective Orthopaedic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-814-0_38

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