[Short-term results in hallux valgus surgery using a V-shaped osteotomy of the first metatarsal head]

At the Orthopaedic Department of the hospital in Zwettl between January 1988 and August 1990 a total of 35 operations according to Austin were made. The group comprised 33 patients, 30 women and 3 men. The follow-up period was 7 to 38 months, on average 23.4 months. In 24 instances the operation was performed on the right, in 11 instances on the left foot. Indications, surgical technique and results are discussed in detail.