title: Treatment of shortening following hallux valgus surgery.
abstract: Transfer metatarsalgia is a recognized complication following hallux valgus surgery, usually as a result of shortening of the first metatarsal. In this article, the authors present an overview of the incidence, presentation, and treatment strategies employed in its management.
authors.affiliation: Foot & Ankle Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, UK; UCL Institute of Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Science, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, UK. Electronic address: Andy.goldberg@rnoh.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.affiliation: Foot & Ankle Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, UK.
authors.forename: Dishan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D037061:Metatarsalgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*
keywords: Arthrodesis; Brachymetatarsal; Metatarsal; Metatarsalgia; Osteotomy