Peg - in hole osteotomy for correction of the hallux valgus deformity

ABSTRACT

In this study, 17 osteotomies were performed in 13 patients with a mean age of 23.23 [ +/- 4.6]. None of them had severe arthritic pain, severe restriction of movement, DM or peripheral vascular disease. Also, their X-rays did not show severe degenerative changes. The patients were followed up for an average period of 2.1 years. Excellent clinical results were achieved in 13 feet, good results in 2, while a fair result was achieved in one foot and a poor result in one foot. The radiological evaluation showed a good improvement of the valgus angle in 15 feet, fair improvement in two with no poor cases. No cases of avascular necrosis of the head, non-union or displacement of the osteotomy were reported