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http://dx.doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2020.24.2.102

Minimally Invasive Surgery with Tenorrhaphy for Postoperative Hallux Varus Deformity Combined with Flexor Hallucis Longus Rupture after Hallux Valgus Correction: A Case Report

Nam, Bum Joon (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine)
Suh, Jin Soo (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine)
Choi, Jun Young (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine)

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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society / v.24, no.2, 2020 , pp. 102-106 More about this Journal

Abstract

A postoperative hallux varus deformity is a dreaded complication of hallux valgus surgery. Several surgical options have been introduced to overcome this problem. This paper reports an uncommon case of a 68-year-old female patient who presented with a postoperative hallux varus deformity combined with a rupture of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon. She was treated successfully by a minimally invasive correctional osteotomy with open tenorrhaphy. With experience in treating this complicated case, it was noted that FHL could be transected during the trans-articular adductor tenotomy. Hence, extra caution is needed when the degree of hallux valgus deformity is excessive. To the best of the author's knowledge, correctional valgization osteotomy for a postoperative hallux varus deformity in a minimally invasive manner has not been reported. This case report is expected to benefit surgeons and their patients with severe hallux valgus deformity.

Keywords

Hallux valgus; Postoperative complications; Hallux varus; Flexor hallucis longus rupture; Minimally invasive surgical procedures;

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