title: Correction of Idiopathic Adult Hallux Varus by Tendon Transfer.
abstract: Idiopathic adult hallux varus is a rare deformity. In this report, I present a technique for correction of this condition by extensor hallucis longus tenodesis and extensor digitorum brevis transfer.
authors.affiliation: Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. Electronic address: luithderek@yahoo.co.uk.
authors.forename: Tun Hing
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lui
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D050488:Hallux Varus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013709:Tendon Transfer
keywords: deformity; extensor digitorum brevis; extensor hallucis brevis; great toe; metatarsal; phalanx