Intermediate Learning Pathway: Hallux Valgus – Basic Treatment and Etiology

Learning Objectives of this Pathway:

  • Understand osteotomy techniques for correction of hallux valgus
  • Recognize and possible complications of hallux valgus surgery
  • Understand fixation methods for hallux valgus osteotomies

 

Day 1:

JFAS Journal Full Collection Articles:
https://www.jfas.org/content/halluxvalgus

 

Day 2:

JFAS Articles:

 

Day 3:

JFAS Articles:

 

Clinical Sessions (individual):
Can You Permanently Fix My Bunion - This Time?


Surgical Technique Video:
1st Ray Procedure - Offset V Bunion

 

Day 4:

JFAS Articles:

 

Additional Outside Journal References:
First metatarsal head osteotomies for the correction of hallux abducto valgus.
Chandler LM.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2014 Apr;31(2):221-31. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2013.12.004. Review.

Evaluation of surgical experience and the use of an osteotomy guide on the apical angle of an Austin osteotomy.

Hetherington VJ, Kawalec-Carroll JS, Melillo-Kroleski J, Jones T, Melillo M, McFarland N, Blazer M, Favazzo JA.
Foot (Edinb). 2008 Sep;18(3):159-64. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2008.01.008. Epub 2008 Apr 2.

Avascular necrosis of the hallux metatarsal head.

Easley ME, Kelly IP.
Foot Ankle Clin. 2000 Sep;5(3):591-608. Review.

Long-term outcome of chevron-osteotomy in juvenile hallux valgus.
Kraus T, Singer G, Svehlík M, Kaltenbach J, Eberl R, Linhart W.
Acta Orthop Belg. 2013 Oct;79(5):552-8.

Alternative methods in fixation for capital osteotomies in hallux valgus surgery.
Zelen CM, Young NJ.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2013 Jul;30(3):295-306. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2013.04.002. Review.