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Chapter-04 Hallux Valgus

BOOK TITLE: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Author
1. Pedowitz David I
2. Steiner Andrew
3. Wapner Keith L
ISBN
9789350257876
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11594_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
32
Author Affiliations
1. Thomas Jefferson University, The Rothman Institute Philadelphia, PA, USA, Thomas Jefferson University, The Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2. University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
3. University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of Hallux Valgus. Chapter has 24 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Demographics of hallux valgus, of hallux valgus and gender and bilaterality, causes of hallux valgus, pathoanatomy of hallux valgus, clinical evaluation, imaging evaluation, conservative treatment, surgical treatment, surgical decision making, Chevron osteotomy technique, distal soft tissue procedure with or without proximal first metatarsal osteotomy, Mann HV repair, the Scarf osteotomy and metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis are described in detail. 111 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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