Reverdin–Isham procedure for mild or moderate hallux valgus: clinical and radiographic outcomes

Background In the last decade, interests in minimal incision surgery have been growing. Theoretically, this kind of procedure could decrease time to recovery and rehabilitation, with a reduction in morbidity. The present study assessed clinical and radiological outcomes and complications of percutaneous surgery for mild-to-moderate hallux valgus using Reverdin–Isham and Akin osteotomies without fixation after 60 months of follow-up. Methods A series of 48 patients (57 cases) with medium-to-moderate hallux valgus underwent the same percutaneous surgery, between 2003 and 2011. Data collection involved preoperative dorsal flexion, plantar flexion, M1P1, M1M2, DMAA angles, AOFAS scale score, and subjective satisfaction. Results AOFAS scale score rose from a preoperative median of 55.9–89.2/100 postoperatively ( p