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Background/Objectives: Akin osteotomy, in the context of corrective surgery for hallux valgus, is an effective tool available to surgeons. However, few studies have thoroughly investigated the anatomical and technical characteristics to be considered in order to perform an optimal osteotomy. This cross-sectional observational study aims to identify the ideal site for performing Akin osteotomy and to identify the factors that influence its corrective power. Methods: To this end, an analysis was…

CONCLUSION: Open and minimally invasive techniques are powerful tools to correct hallux valgus deformity. Third generation MIS procedures revealed a possible superiority for the correction of the HVA. The AOFAS improvement appeared to be constant over time.

BACKGROUND: Patients with hallux valgus are known to alter lower limb joint kinematics during gait. However, little information is available about gait changes following hallux valgus surgery. We aimed to longitudinally investigate lower limb kinematic changes at the mid and terminal stances of gait after hallux valgus surgery.

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CONCLUSION: Compared to the inverted L-shaped capsulorrhaphy, the modified U-shaped capsulorrhaphy provided a better ROM of the first MTP joint; at 1 year following surgery, the modified U-shaped capsulorrhaphy maintained the normal HVA better.

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has gained popularity for hallux valgus correction in the adult population. The advantage of reproducibility of this procedure can aid in lower operating room costs, quicker recovery, and fewer complications. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare preoperative versus postoperative foot widths in patients that underwent MIS hallux valgus correction. The average preoperative foot width was 101.1 ± 5.67 mm and postoperatively the foot width measured…

CONCLUSIONS: Nicotine and non-tobacco nicotine use significantly increase the risk of postoperative complications following HV surgery, emphasizing the importance of mitigating these risks through further research and preoperative strategies.

CONCLUSION: Mini-open hallux valgus surgery using an intramedullary plate is a safe and effective technique that can lead to significant improvement in pain and function for mild to moderate hallux valgus. The modified placement of the plate into the medullary canal allows for a smaller incision while providing correction of the hallux valgus deformity.

IntroductionCorrection of hallux valgus through minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has grown in popularity in recent years. Despite the increase in use, there has been limited research into the learning curve associated with the procedure, which has been documented extensively for other MIS procedures. Our study looked to determine the learning curve associated with MIS hallux valgus surgery.MethodsA retrospective review was conducted of patients who underwent MIS hallux valgus surgery, performed…

CONCLUSIONS: PCB decreased the time to return to unaided walking, with improved gait, compared with PSNB, improving effective analgesia and low consumption of rescue analgesics. This innovative regional anesthesia strategy enhanced recovery after surgery.

CONCLUSION: Pain and function are the most important reasons patients have for surgery in both the preoperative and postoperative patient cohorts. Patients were more likely to list cosmesis as a reason to undergo surgery in the preoperative than the postoperative group.