Reverse Austin osteotomy for correction of acquired static hallux adductus.
Hallux adductus, a horizontal plane deformity, often has an iatrogenic etiology especially as a complication of hallux abducto valgus surgery. A case at Sheridan Park Hospital is described in which the patient developed a steadily worsening static hallux adductus following foot surgery. She underwent further corrective procedures for the hallux adductus 11/2 years later. The authors conclude that if a mild static hallux adductus is observed in conjunction with bunionectomy or other surgery, it should be corrected at that time rather than some years later.
Butler
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, Sheridan Park Hospital, Tonawanda, New York 14150.
Keating
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DeVincentis
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation