title: Iatrogenic deformities of the first ray.
abstract: Surgical correction of a hallux valgus deformity is common among podiatric and orthopedic surgeons. Complications following hallux valgus surgery are not uncommon. Although many of these complications can be avoided by a comprehensive understanding of the pathomechanics of a hallux valgus deformity and continual honing o surgical skills, some are inevitable. This article provides a comprehensive overview and insight into the diagnosis and treatment of the more common complications encountered with hallux valgus surgery.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, USA.
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Sellers
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Shook
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Karlock
mesh_terms: D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011859:Radiography