Between 1978 and 1984, 20 adolescent patients underwent 35 chevron osteotomies of the first metatarsal for correction of painful hallux valgus. After an average follow-up of 64 months, 85% of the patients expressed overall satisfaction. The cosmetic effect was the most satisfactory result (90%), followed by relief of pain (85%) and lack of limitations in footwear (65%). Radiographic evaluation did not seem to correlate with the final clinical result. The chevron osteotomy is a reasonable operative procedure for correction of hallux valgus in adolescents.
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