MIS Hallux Valgus Surgery –History and Third Generation Surgical Technique

Abstract

Forefoot deformities, especially Hallux Valgus is the most common reason for visiting a Foot and Ankle surgeon, and one of the commonest orthopaedic conditions overall. More than 100 procedures have been described over the years for the surgical treatment of Hallux Valgus. The expansion of MIS procedures in medicine, and the patient demand for a functional and cosmetically appealing result has led to the development of percutaneous forefoot surgery techniques. The Third Generation Surgical Technique (Percutaneous Chevron and Akin) is presented in this paper.