Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Pediatric hallux valgus is a common condition that may present with various symptoms. In children with underlying neuromuscular diagnoses, treatment strategies can be fairly straightforward: if the deformity is painful and challenging to manage due to hygienic or shoewear problems, first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is indicated as a safe, reliable, and single surgical procedure. In ambulatory healthy children, skeletal maturity status and the amount of growth remaining should be strongly considered. Surgical treatment options are indicated for patients with recalcitrant pain and symptoms despite a dedicated effort towards activity and shoewear modifications. If possible, surgery should be delayed until complete closure of the physes. Various procedures exist for the correction of hallux valgus, and surgeons should critically analyze and select the most appropriate option. Recurrence may be a significant risk, particularly in the pediatric and adolescent population.
Source: Journal of the Foot & Ankle
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407057035