Metatarsal osteotomies in Hallux Rigidus

Authors

  • Martín Ferreyra Instituto Oulton, Córdoba, Argentina. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7149-7358
  • Antonio Viladot Voegeli Orthopaedic Department, Clínica Tres Torres. Barcelona, Spain. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4192-6163
  • Ramón Viladot-Pericé (In Memoriam) Orthopaedic Department, Clínica Tres Torres. Barcelona, Spain.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30795/jfootankle.2022.v16.1589

Keywords:

Hallux rigidus, Osteotomy, Metatarsal bones, Forefoot, human

Abstract

This work presents the objectives and indications of the three distal osteotomies of the first metatarsal most frequently used in Hallux Rigidus surgery: Weil-Barouk oblique osteotomy, Youngswick (modified Chevron) osteotomy, and Watermann dorsal closed wedge osteotomy. The surgical technique, indications, advantages, and disadvantages of each of them are described. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.

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Published

2022-04-30

How to Cite

Ferreyra, M. ., Viladot Voegeli, A. ., & Viladot-Pericé (In Memoriam), R. . (2022). Metatarsal osteotomies in Hallux Rigidus. Journal of the Foot & Ankle, 16(1), 2–5. https://doi.org/10.30795/jfootankle.2022.v16.1589

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2022): Journal of the Foot and Ankle

Section

Special Article

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