Hallux valgus, or a bunion, is one of the most common foot deformities. Once a visible misalignment of the big toe has occurred, it can often only be corrected through surgery.

There is no standard procedure for surgical treatment; rather, the choice of surgical method depends on the degree of Hallux valgus and the existing symptoms. The most commonly performed surgical methods here are the Chevron/Austin osteotomy and the Scarf osteotomy.

Advantages:

• Immediate full weight-bearing allowed in a postoperative shoe

• No crutches, thrombosis injections, or plaster splints required

• No need for a second surgery to remove a plate

• Self-dissolving screws available if desired

Only in more pronounced cases are so-called base-near MTP osteotomies or a Lapidus arthrodesis performed, where the use of a plate and screws is necessary.