Indications Pitfalls Hallux varus must be reducible. Malunion of the metatarsal or proximal phalanx may preclude a simple soft-tissue correction. A negative intermetatarsal angle may require correction. Consider a fusion for an arthritic joint. Indications Controversies There are no long-term…
Indications Painful hallux valgus deformity Failure of shoe modification Symptoms that interfere with daily activities A moderate to severe bunion deformity, with an intermetatarsal angle of ≥13° Hallux interphalangeus (HI) that causes great toe impingement on the second toe Indications…
Indications Painful hallux valgus deformity Failure of shoe modification Symptoms that interfere with daily activities A mild to moderate deformity (hallux valgus angle <30º; intermetatarsal angle [IMA] <13–15°) Patients with a high distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) require a chevron…