title: Iatrogenic hallux varus treatment algorithm.
abstract: Iatrogenic hallux varus is a relatively rare complication of corrective hallux valgus surgery that has multiple pathologic facets. It requires a comprehensive assessment that focuses on joint flexibility, joint integrity, soft tissue balance, and bony deformity. A step-wise treatment approach is used to address all elements of the deformity. The literature on hallux varus treatments consists mainly of retrospective case series, with several proposed procedures addressing various degrees of deformity. Comparison of these procedures is a challenging endeavor and each case should be considered on an individual basis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3000, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, 4610 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
authors.forename: Jaymin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. Electronic address: eric.giza@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Giza
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery; D050488:Hallux Varus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*
keywords: Corrective surgery; Hallux valgus complication; Iatrogenic hallux varus; Intermetatarsal angle