Latest research on hallux valgus

11 papers · updated 2026-09-26 · Foot & Ankle · All topics

The newest papers on hallux valgus from the orthopaedic journals The Reduction reads, newest first, each with a one-line summary. The list is drawn from the digest’s archive and refreshed every week.

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Recent papers

  1. The Amount of Peroneus Longus Insertion Resection With Modified Lapidus Procedure for Severe Hallux Valgus: Comparative Radiographic Study of 2 Different Osteotomy Methods.

    Foot & Ankle International · Sep 2026 · PubMed

    A radiographic/CT study found that lateral wedge osteotomy at the first metatarsal base in modified Lapidus procedures resects substantially more peroneus longus insertion than osteotomy at the medial cuneiform, potentially affecting first-ray stability.

  2. Minimally Invasive vs Open Lapidus Bunionectomy: 1-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes.

    Foot & Ankle International · Aug 2026 · PubMed

    In 140 patients, MIS and open Lapidus bunionectomy produced similar 1-year PROMIS outcomes despite slight differences in radiographic correction, suggesting either approach yields comparable patient-reported results.

  3. Patient acceptable symptom state for European Foot & Ankle Society Score After Hallux Valgus Surgery.

    Foot & Ankle International · Aug 2026 · PubMed

    PASS thresholds for the EFAS score after hallux valgus surgery are 20.5 at 6 months and 23.5 at 2 years, providing clinically meaningful interpretation benchmarks for future studies.

  4. The Articular Dislocation Angle of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Its Conception, Measurement Method, and Role in Hallux Valgus.

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · Aug 20 2026 · PubMed

    This study introduces the articular dislocation angle (ADA) to quantify first MTP joint subluxation in hallux valgus, showing it contributes increasingly to deformity severity and refining the HVA = DMAA + DASA + ADA relationship to guide surgical planning.

  5. Comparison of Outcomes after Minimally Invasive Transverse Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy (MITO) and Proximal Phalangeal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus With and Without Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Matched Cohort Study.

    Foot & Ankle International · Jul 2026 · PubMed

    MITO with proximal phalangeal osteotomy achieved excellent radiographic correction and noninferior pain relief in RA patients compared to non-RA patients.

  6. Can artificial intelligence provide reliable patient education in minimally invasive bunion surgery? A comparative study of ChatGPT 5.2 and Gemini.

    Foot and Ankle Surgery · Jun 16 2026 · PubMed

    ChatGPT and Gemini provided reliable, high-quality theoretical information on minimally invasive bunion surgery but failed on actionability and were too complex for general readers.

  7. 25-Year revision, reoperation, and complication risk following 150,000 hallux valgus bunion operations in England.

    Foot and Ankle Surgery · May 25 2026 · PubMed

    Hallux valgus surgery carries 93% revision-free survival at 25 years with low 90-day complication rates, confirming safety and durability.

  8. Revision of Recurrent Hallux Valgus Deformity Using a Percutaneous Distal Transverse Osteotomy: Surgical Considerations and Early Results.

    Foot & Ankle Clinics · Jun 2025 · Review · PubMed

    Percutaneous distal transverse osteotomy with screw fixation successfully treats recurrent hallux valgus across severity levels with improved clinical and radiographic outcomes.

  9. Revision of Recurrent Hallux Valgus.

    Foot & Ankle Clinics · Jun 2025 · Review · PubMed

    Hallux valgus recurrence occurs in up to 64.7% after surgery; arthrodesis of tarsometatarsal or metatarsophalangeal joint recommended for severe recurrent deformities.

  10. Metatarsal Pronation in Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Review.

    JAAOS Global Research & Reviews · Jun 2020 · Review · PubMed

    Hallux valgus is increasingly recognized as a multiplanar deformity with metatarsal pronation—seen in up to 87% of cases on CT—driving recurrence risk and guiding supination-focused surgical correction.

  11. Use of Advanced Weightbearing Imaging in Evaluation of Hallux Valgus.

    Foot & Ankle Clinics · Mar 2020 · Review · PubMed

    Weightbearing cone beam CT offers more reliable 3D measurements (HV and intermetatarsal angles) than conventional radiographs for evaluating hallux valgus deformity.

Landmark papers

  1. Hallux Valgus: Demographics, Etiology, and Radiographic Assessment

    Foot & Ankle International · 2007 · cited 541 times

    Hallux valgus typically presents with positive family history, bilateral involvement, long first metatarsal, and oval MTP joint; increased first ray mobility is less common than traditionally believed.

  2. Angular Measurements in the Evaluation of Hallux Valgus Deformities: A Report of the Ad Hoc Committee of the American Orthopædic Foot & Ankle Society on Angular Measurements

    Foot & Ankle International · 2002 · cited 380 times · PubMed

    Standardized angular measurements for hallux valgus evaluation endorsed by American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society to enable uniform assessment and comparison of deformity correction.

  3. Juvenile Hallux Valgus: Etiology and Treatment

    Foot & Ankle International · 1995 · cited 295 times · PubMed

    In a 45-patient study, tailored surgical approaches based on deformity severity and distal metatarsal articular angle achieved 92% good-to-excellent correction of juvenile hallux valgus.

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