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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XLIII | Pages 42 - 42
1 Sep 2012
DO WEIGHTBEARING FILMS AFFECT DECISION MAKING IN HALLUX VALGUS SURGERY?
Burg A Hadash O Tityun Y Salai M Dudkiewicz I
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Background

Hallux valgus is a complex deformity of the first ray and forefoot, which can be surgically treated by different procedures and osteotomies. Preoperative planning includes antero-posterior and lateral plain films. The effect of weightbearing on the results of the standardized measurements is still the subject of debate.

Materials and Methods

We evaluated the effect of weightbearing on the results of measurements and decision making by expert evaluators. Twenty one expert foot & ankle surgeons were given weightbearing and nonweightbearing anteroposterior plain foot films of patients with hallux valgus. They were asked to measure three standard angles and then to select the most appropriate procedure out of a short list.