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Percutaneous surgery for treating the hallux valgus (bunions)

INTRODUCTION

The Hallux Valgus is characterized by medial deviation of the first metatarsal bone (Valgus) and lateral deviation of the big toe (Hallux). This deviation can be classified as mild, moderate and severe. 

This condition may be associated with other deformities in the tip of the foot (forefoot), causing pain from the rubbing against the inside of a shoe. It frequently causes pain on the foot sole when walking as well. 

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE 

A variety of surgical procedures is available to treat the Hallux Valgus and other deformities of the forefoot. One of these procedures is performed through incisions smaller than 0.5 cm (percutaneous), making cuts on the bone in order to realign the joint. Open surgery is also possible with longer incisions of 2-3 cm.

It is possible to perform one technique or the other. However, percutaneous surgery is increasing in popularity for hallux valgus correction nowadays. 

The type of procedure will be chosen according to the severity of the Hallux Valgus.  

 

            Moderate degree of Hallux Valgus: Before and after surgery             (percutaneous surgery) 

 

                                                                             Severe hallux valgus: before and after surgery (open surgery)