Treatment of hallux valgus by double-V osteotomy

ABSTRACT

Thirty three feet in 29 patients with hallux valgus were treated by double-V wedge osteotomy of the head of the first metatarsal. They all had complete relief of pain and acceptable cosmetic appearance. There was occasional discomfort in one foot. The mean postoperative decrease of the intermetatarsal angle was 3, and of the hallux va1gus. angle 20. The surgical procedure described avoids or minimises the complication of Mitchell's operation and of its modifications