title: The treatment of iatrogenic hallux varus.
abstract: Though uncommon, iatrogenic hallux varus is most often the result of overresection of the medial eminence, overtranslation of an osteotomy, overrelease of the lateral soft tissues, or overtightening of the medial tissues. It is not always symptomatic, as the degree of deformity can be well tolerated. For soft-tissue reconstructions, releases have little role to play unless minor deformity is detected early on and the longevity of tendon transfer and tenodesis remains unknown. For bony reconstruction, arthrodesis is the recommended salvage technique.
authors.affiliation: Sheffield Foot and Ankle Unit, Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK. Electronic address: mark.davies@sth.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Mark B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.affiliation: Sheffield Foot and Ankle Unit, Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK.
authors.forename: Chris M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Blundell
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D050488:Hallux Varus / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D053656:Tenodesis
keywords: Corrective osteotomy; Hallux varus; Iatrogenic; Tenodesis