Effects of Austin surgery for mild and moderate juvenile hallux valgus / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To evaluate the effects of Austin surgery for mild and moderate juvenile hallux valgus. [Method]From November 2005 to Januuary 2007,16 juvenile hallux valgus patients(28 feet)with average of 17.8 years(range,17 to 19 years)were treated with Austin surgery.The X-ray films of all patients were obtained before operation,and twelve months,fifteen months after operation.The hallus valgus angle,intermetatarsal angle,proximal articular set angle,and distal articular set angle were measured and analyzed on radiographs.The surgical outcome was evaluated combined with the Gu Xiang-jie's score.All pamameters were statistically analyzed. [Result]All the patients were completely followed up.Hallax valgus angle reduced from 26.3?1.19 to 11.7?0.40,intermetatarsal angle reduced from 14.1?0.82 to 7.2?0.85,proximal articular set angle from 12.7?0.28 to 6.4?0.54(all P