title: Biodynamics of hallux abductovalgus etiology and preoperative evaluation.
abstract: Hallux abductovalgus (HAV) is a common but complex deformity. HAV is a combination of deformities and abnormalities. Because HAV is not from a single cause or pathologic process, controversies in description and potential treatments exist. Although many HAV deformities appear similar, no two are the same and thus cannot be treated the same surgically.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2100 Jane Street, RTMB N7100, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA. Electronic address: burnsp@upmc.edu.
authors.forename: Patrick R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.affiliation: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2100 Jane Street, RTMB N7100, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA.
authors.forename: Brandon
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mecham
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
keywords: Biomechanics; Hallux valgus; Radiographic evaluation of hallux valgus