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Modified Mitchell Osteotomy for Juvenile Hallux Valgus: A Case Report
Naoki Kondo1, Nariaki Hao1, Rika Kakutani1
1Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Regenerative and Transplant Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, JPN.
Cureus
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Summary
Surgery for juvenile hallux valgus may be effective in skeletally mature adolescents. A modified Mitchell osteotomy corrected a 17-year-old
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
Background:
- Juvenile hallux valgus often requires conservative management.
- Surgical intervention is reserved for cases unresponsive to non-operative treatments.