[The McBride operation of hallux valgus in adolescents (author's transl)]

Severe Hallux valgus deformity in adolescents and young adults has been treated by the McBride operation in 53 cases during the period from 1965 to 1974. With 85% good results in our material this type of operation is very satisfactory. Other authors have made the same experience. The principles and technique of this soft tissue correction are described and the results of reexamination presented.