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FLEITES LAFONT, Luis M. et al. Hallux valgus using modified Lelièvre technique. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2009, vol.23, n.1, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3100.

We made an intervention study in 37 patients (60 feet) affected by hallux valgus and treated using the modified Lelièvre technique in "Frank País" International Orthopedics Scientific Complex from September 1, 1995 to December 31, 2005 (both inclusive). There was predominance of female sex and of age group between 60 and 64 years. Most of patients had a bilateral affection and Egyptian foot. Spontaneous pain in I metatarsophalangeal joint was the major cause of consultation. In the postoperative period there was not sesamoid luxation, and the I-inter-metatarsal angle was reduced in 56 patients. Postoperative complications were minimal and reincorporation to daily activities was before the postoperative 10 weeks in the 89,19 % of patients. Results were goods en 54 patients, regular in two and poor in four of them.

Palavras-chave : Hallus valgus; surgical treatment.

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