Correction of juvenile hallux valgus deformity associated with metatarsus primus adductus using epiphysiodesis...

A 4.5-year follow-up retrospective study on the use of epiphysiodesis procedure for juvenile hallux valgus deformity and metatarsus primus adductus deformity shows a good reduction of deformity in nine patients with minimal change in one patient that can be explained due to the timing of the procedure. This is a minor operation for juvenile bunion deformities, using epiphyseal arrest techniques. The only complication to this procedure was one case with a noted metatarsus primus elevatus due to incomplete epiphyseal arrest from dorsal to plantar. This procedure has been found to be a safe and effective way of dealing with juvenile hallux valgus deformity when metatarsus primus adductus is the deforming force. It should be stated that in all cases a follow-up biomechanical examination and casting for orthotics took place and to date no complications, other than what has been previously mentioned, has occurred. I shall continue to perform this procedure where indicated and shall report my findings as they become available.