ABSTRACT
The authors evaluated the radiographs of 40 patients (72 feet) under 21 years of age who underwent surgery for symptomatic hallux abducto valgus deformity at Northlake Regional Medical Center. Forty-eight of 72 feet had metatarsus adductus angles greater than 15 degrees. A statistically significant correlation was found between an increasing metatarsus adductus angle and an increasing hallux abductus angle.
Subject(s)
Hallux Valgus/complications , Metatarsus/abnormalities , Adolescent , Child , Foot Deformities/complications , HumansABSTRACT
Numerous advances in biomaterials and fixation devices have improved the caliber of rearfoot surgical procedures. An understanding of the underlying physical properties of fixation devices along with the improvement in surgical technique have elevated complex foot surgery to a higher level of quality with improved results. Since the addition and continued improvement of rigid fixation to tarsal arthrodesis, more consistent osseus fusion with a decrease in nonunion has been found.
