title: Traumatic hallux varus repair utilizing a soft-tissue anchor: a case report.
abstract: Hallux varus is usually iatrogenic in nature; however, congenital and acquired etiologies have been described in the literature. The authors present a case of traumatic hallux varus secondary to rupture of the adductor tendon. Surgical correction was performed using a soft tissue anchor for maintenance of the soft tissues utilized for repair.
authors.affiliation: Botsford General Hospital, Fasmington Hills, MI 48336, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Labovitz
authors.forename: B I
authors.initials: BI
authors.lastname: Kaczander
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006214:Hallux / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries