Recurrence and Hallux Varus
Fig. 7.1 In the normal state, the first metatarsal is straight; therefore the anatomic axis of the first metatarsal (mid-diaphysis bisection) is collinear with the mechanical axis (center of MTPJ…
Radiographic Assessment
Fig. 5.1 (a) Classic AP angles: 1 metatarsal 1–2 angle(IM angle), 2 hallux valgus angle, 3 distal metatarsal angle (proximal articular set angle), 4 distal articular set angle, 5 metatarsus…
Anatomy and Terminology
Fig. 2.1 Medial cuneiform. (a) Posterior surface. (b) Medial surface. (c) Lateral surface. (d) Inferior surface. (e) Superior surface The First Metatarsal The first metatarsal is the shortest and strongest…
Basilar Opening and Closing Wedge Osteotomy Procedures
Fig. 10.1 (a) Shortening of the first ray after inadequate correction with chevron bunionectomy. (b) Revisional hallux valgus correction with opening base wedge osteotomy to restore length to the medial…
The Etiology of Hallux Abductovalgus Described in Six Pieces
Structural etiologies Biomechanical etiologies Systemic etiologies Other etiologies Short first metatarsal Pronating pes plano valgus Neuromuscular diseases Hereditary factors Long first metatarsal Inflammatory arthritides Shoegear Degenerative arthritides Female gender Ligamentous…
Overview of the Condition
© Springer International Publishing AG 2018Paul D. Dayton (ed.)Evidence-Based Bunion Surgeryhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60315-5_1 1. Overview of the Condition Paul D. Dayton1, 2 , Dixon Xu3 and James Mahoney3 (1) College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa,…
