Abstract
The results of operations for 26 halluces valgus in 16 patients, including 10 of 6 rheumatoid patients, were obtained clinically and roentgenologically.
Surgical procedures employed were correction osteotomy of the first metatarsal neck, release of the adductor hallucis or resection arthroplasty of the metatarso-phalangeal joints. Follow-up periods were 7 months to 13 years with an average of 5 years and 2 months.
For hallux valgus, the results of correction osteotomy combined with release of the adductor muscles were better than release operation alone, which tended to recur, and the results of resection arthroplasty for hallux valgus with rheumatoid arthritis were satisfactory, however, those of correction osteotomy were poor.
