Clinical and radiological results after Austin bunionectomy for treatment of hallux valgus

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 1996;115(3-4):171-5. doi: 10.1007/BF00434548.

Abstract

The results of the Austin osteotomies for hallux valgus deformity performed at the Orthopedic Hospital Gersthof were reviewed at least 1 year after surgery. Of the 53 consecutive patients (66 operations) with an average follow-up of 24.3 months, 49 patients (62 feet) were interviewed. Of the reviewed patients 86.6% achieved good or excellent clinical results. The complication rate was 8%, including hallux varus n (3), superficial n (1) and deep n (1) wound infections, hypoaesthesia n (2), and reflex sympathetic dystrophy n (1). There was one case of avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head and none of non-union. The Austin osteotomy is a safe and effective treatment of mild and moderate hallux valgus deformity.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hallux Valgus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hallux Valgus / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Radiography
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome