title: The surgical treatment of hallux valgus using the modified Z-osteotomy.
abstract: Numerous therapeutic options are available in treating the painful bunion. The procedure that accomplishes the desired results and correction must be carefully matched with the underlying pathologic deformity. For the majority of patients, in the author's hands, the Silver Triad (eminence resection, lateral release, and medial plication) combined with the Z-1st metatarsal osteotomy is the ideal procedure.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D010808:Physical Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography