title: [Hallux valgus--the Dega surgical technic].
abstract: The author gives an account of one possible approach to the surgical treatment of valgus deformities of the toe. He corrects by the described subcapital wedge-shaped osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone the valgus deviation of the toe in the first metatarsophalangeal joint and at the same time he remodels the metatarsal arch of the foot. The surgical procedure is described and the results of operations, incl. complications, are evaluated. During check-up examinations some 85% of the patients found the results of the operation satisfactory. 13.5% of the patients reported pain when burdening the extremity. 12% of the patients reported difficulties with selection of footwear. Objective examination revealed in 9.5% of the patients revalgization.
authors.affiliation: Ortopedické oddĕlení NsP, Kadan.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Silovský
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Hallux valgus--Degova operace.