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Chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus.

W R Rossi¹, J C Ferreira

¹Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Catholic University of Campinas, SP, Brazil.

|September 1, 1992

Summary

The Chevron osteotomy effectively treats symptomatic hallux valgus, improving foot function and appearance while reducing deformity. This surgical procedure offers significant benefits for patients with bunions.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Podiatric Medicine
Surgical Outcomes Research

Background:

Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is a prevalent foot deformity causing pain and functional limitations.
Surgical intervention is often considered for symptomatic hallux valgus when conservative treatments fail.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Chevron osteotomy procedure in correcting hallux valgus.
To assess the impact of the surgery on patient symptoms, cosmetic appearance, and overall foot function.

Main Methods:

A retrospective study was conducted on 112 patients (168 feet) who underwent the Chevron osteotomy for symptomatic hallux valgus.
Preoperative and postoperative data, including radiographic measurements (intermetatarsal angle, hallux valgus angle) and clinical outcomes, were analyzed.
Average patient age was 39.7 years, with an average follow-up of 4.4 years.

Main Results:

The Chevron osteotomy demonstrated significant improvement in patient symptoms and cosmetic outcomes.
Functional deficits associated with hallux valgus were notably reduced post-surgery.
Radiographic analysis confirmed a decrease in both the intermetatarsal 1-2 angle and the hallux valgus angle, indicating successful deformity correction.

Conclusions:

The Chevron osteotomy is an effective surgical technique for correcting symptomatic hallux valgus.
The procedure leads to favorable outcomes in terms of symptom relief, improved aesthetics, and enhanced foot function.
This study supports the use of Chevron osteotomy as a reliable treatment option for hallux valgus deformity.

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