Metatarsus primus varus correction: the osteotomies.
Many options exist for surgical correction of hallux valgus and associated metatarsus primus varus deformities. First-ray realignment and stabilization are keys to successful deformity correction. This article presents a brief review of first-metatarsal osteotomies in the correction of hallux valgus or metatarsus primus varus and summarizes arguments for proximal osteotomy with soft tissue balancing.
Sorensen
Matthew D
MD
Advanced Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Westerville, OH 43082, USA.
Hyer
Christopher F
CF
D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*