Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study, was to investigate functional status, balance and kinesiophobia after Chevron osteotomy in women with Hallux Valgus (HV) in comparison to non-surgical women with HV.
 Methods: A total of 38 individuals were included in the study, including those aged 20-70 years 19 women with an average of 28 months after surgery, and 19 HV women diagnosed with non-surgical. Individuals' pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale), thumb joint range of motion (ROM) (universal goniometer), static balance (Single-Leg-Stance Test), dynamic balance (Timed Up and Go Test), functional status, and cosmetic concern (Multidimensional Nil Hallux Valgus Scale), kinesiophobia (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale) was evaluated. 
 Results: Pain severity, cosmetic concern, range of motion of the thumb, and HV angle (HVA) were lower in women with HV following surgery than non-surgical HV women (p
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