The impact of hindfoot deformities for the recurrence of hallux valgus after joint-preserving surgeries for rheumatoid forefoot deformities

Publication date: Available online 7 February 2018 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Koichiro Yano, Katsunori Ikari, Masanori Nakayama, Yu Sakuma, Hitoshi Imamura, Haruki Tobimatsu, Miwako Shimazaki Background Recurrence of hallux valgus (HV) is a common complication after forefoot surgery for rheumatoid forefoot deformities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of hindfoot malalignment on recurrence