First webplasty: soft tissue correction of hallux valgus

Abstract

We report a prospective study of seven patients (eight feet) who underwent a soft tissue correction of hallux valgus using a web approach. All were female patients with an average of 50 years (range, 17–77 years). The average duration of follow-up was 20 months (range, 6–28 months). The metatarso-phalangeal angle was corrected by an average of 9.5° and the intermetatarsal angle by an average of 2° after the procedure. No patient complained of pain or joint stiffness after surgery and all of them could wear normal footwear. All patients thought cosmesis was good. The overall subjective assessment was excellent in seven and good in one case. We recommend first webplasty as a simple and effective procedure in moderate cases of hallux valgus.