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Chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus--SGH experience
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|September 1, 2000
Summary
Chevron osteotomies significantly reduced pain and corrected hallux valgus deformity, with 91% patient satisfaction. This surgical technique effectively improves outcomes for bunion correction.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
Background:
- Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, causes pain and deformity.
- Surgical correction is often necessary for symptomatic relief.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus correction.
- To assess patient satisfaction and radiographic outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 31 chevron osteotomies for hallux valgus.
- Follow-up ranged from one to five years.
- Preoperative and postoperative radiographic measurements of hallux valgus and intermetatarsal angles were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in hallux valgus angle (average 27° to 12°).
- Significant reduction in intermetatarsal angle (average 13° to 8°).
- Marked decrease in pain over the first metatarsophalangeal joint post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Chevron osteotomy is an effective surgical procedure for correcting hallux valgus.
- The procedure leads to significant radiographic improvement and high patient satisfaction (91%).