[Treatment of hallux valgus. Limitations and indications for exostosectomy]

The authors have treated 63 halluces valgi by simple excision of the exostosis and bunion. In 18 the results were unsatisfactory. It was concluded that this procedure was worthwhile in the following conditions: --absence of arthrosis,--halux valgus of less than 30 degrees,--and an angle between the first and second metatarsal of less than 10 degrees. The age of the patient and the morphology of the feet (Egyptian or Greek) did not influence the results. Fixation of the capsule to the metatarsal at the end of the operation is recommended.