Can Hypermobility of First Ray Affect Surgical Treatment of Hallux Valgus

Can Hypermobility of First Ray Affect Surgical Treatment of Hallux Valgus: Randomized Control Trial

Hallux valgus can be associated with hypermobility of 1st ray. Surgical decision for hallux valgus can be affected by hyper mobility of 1st ray so our clinical trial involved patients with bilateral hallux valgus were planned to underwent fusion of 1st ray and soft tissue correction plus bonionectomy for one foot and for other foot surgical treatment involves corrective osteotomy and soft tissue procedure plus bonionectomy without fusion of 1st tarsometatarsal joint.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hallux Valgus with 1st ray hypermobility

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Generalized Ligament laxity
2. Previous foot and ankle surgery
3. Diabetes Mellitus