title: Recurrence of hallux valgus: a review.
abstract: Recurrence of hallux valgus deformity can be a common complication after corrective surgery. The cause of recurrent hallux valgus is usually multifactorial, and includes patient-related factors such as preoperative anatomic predisposition, medical comorbidities, compliance with postcorrection instructions, and surgical factors such as choice of the appropriate procedure and technical competency. For a successful outcome, this cause must be ascertained preoperatively. Although the algorithm to determine which intervention should be used is not unlike that of primary hallux valgus surgery, operative correction of hallux valgus recurrence can be challenging. This article discusses these challenges, complications, causes, and techniques.
authors.affiliation: Rothman Institute, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: steven.raikin@rothmaninstitute.com.
authors.forename: Steven M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Raikin
authors.affiliation: Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 500 East Business Way, Cincinnati, OH 45241, USA.
authors.forename: Adam G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.affiliation: Rothman Institute, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Daniel
mesh_terms: D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Bunion; Hallux valgus; Recurrence; Revision