title: Deceptions in hallux valgus: what to look for to limit failures.
abstract: The treatment of hallux valgus depends on multiple factors, including clinical examination, patient considerations, clinical findings, radiographic assessment, and surgeon preference. Appropriate procedure selection and proper technique will usually result in good-to-excellent outcomes. Complications following hallux valgus correction include recurrence, transfer metatarsalgia, avascular necrosis, hallux varus, and nonunion and malunion of metatarsal osteotomies. In order to decrease the risks of complication, a precise and meticulous physical examination should be conducted preoperatively. In addition, a surgeon should select appropriate osteotomies to correct complex hallux valgus deformities. As a general principle, the severity of deformity dictates treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Foot and Ankle Service, KT Lee's Orthopedic Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kyung Tai
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164 World Cup Road, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 443-380, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Young Uk
authors.initials: YU
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Foot and Ankle Service, KT Lee's Orthopedic Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyuk
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jegal
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 2000, Westerville, OH 43082, USA. Electronic address: ofacresearch@orthofootankle.com.
authors.forename: Thomas H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012008:Recurrence; D017211:Treatment Failure
keywords: Complication; Failures; Hallux valgus; Prognosis