Abstract
To date, numerous operative techniques for hallux valgus correction have been introduced by several authors. The past decades have seen a surge in minimally invasive techniques partly because of the increasing demand for cosmetic surgery. Undoubtedly, the 2nd generation minimally invasive procedure introduced by Bösch et al. largely has an advantage of minimizing scars; but the result [...] Read more.
To date, numerous operative techniques for hallux valgus correction have been introduced by several authors. The past decades have seen a surge in minimally invasive techniques partly because of the increasing demand for cosmetic surgery. Undoubtedly, the 2nd generation minimally invasive procedure introduced by Bösch et al. largely has an advantage of minimizing scars; but the result can vary in the hands of different surgeons. More recently, the 3rd generation Chevron-Akin procedure has demonstrated good results for mild to moderate deformity correction, however, a special equipment such as Shannon burr is required to perform this procedure. In this study, we report the operative outcome of proximal transverse derotational metatarsal osteotomy followed by cannulated screws or Kirschner’s wires fixation across the osteotomy for three patients with moderate hallux valgus. Satisfactory to excellent correction was achieved by lateral translation and supination of the distal fragment for all three cases.