CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL RESULTS AFTER AUSTIN BUNIONECTOMY FOR TREATMENT OF HALLUX-VALGUS

The results of the Austin osteotomies for hallux valgus deformity perf ormed at the Orthopedic Hospital Gersthof were reviewed at least 1 yea r after surgery. Of the 53 consecutive patients (66 operations) with a n average follow-up of 24.3 months, 49 patients (62 feet) were intervi ewed. Of the reviewed patients 86.6% achieved good or excellent clinic al results. The complication rate was 8%, including hallux varus n (3) , superficial n (1) and deep n (1) wound infections, hypoaesthesia n ( 2), and reflex sympathetic dystrophy n (1). There was one case of avas cular necrosis of the first metatarsal head and none of non-union. The Austin osteotomy is a safe and effective treatment of mild and modera te hallux valgus deformity.