More than 130 operations have been described for the treatment of hallux valgus. The
plethora of techniques indicates that no single operation is perfect, and none will address all …

This current concepts review complements Part I, presented in the May, 2007 issue of Foot
and Ankle International. In Part I, the etiology, pathomechanics, degrees of severity, and …

Background: Minimally invasive surgery is being used increasingly, including for hallux
valgus surgery. Despite the growing interest in minimally invasive procedures, there have …

Hypothesis/Purpose: The Scarf osteotomy has gained popularity as treatment of choice in
parts of Europe and is based on sound structural principles. The excellent results reported …

Background: Little is known about the long-term results of surgical correction of hallux
valgus deformity, in particular, the recurrence rate and factors leading to recurrence …

For a long time, forefoot surgery had many disadvantages including a painful postoperative
period and recurrence of deformities. New techniques–notably Scarf, the first metatarsal …

Distal first metatarsal osteotomies have been indicated for the correction of mild-to-moderate
hallux valgus deformity. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical and radiographic …

We prospectively reviewed 24 patients (35 feet) who had been treated by a Scarf osteotomy
and Akin closing-wedge osteotomy for hallux valgus between June 2000 and June 2002 …

Minimally invasive surgery is increasing in popularity. It is relevant in hallux valgus surgery
owing to the potential for reduced disruption of the soft tissues and improved wound healing …

Background Many procedures have been developed to correct hallux valgus deformity using
distal soft tissue realignment, metatarsal osteotomy, and periodically, a proximal phalanx …