Under review
Footwear modification, bunion pads and orthoses to relieve symptoms.
Key points
Evidence summary in preparation.
Treatment options
Under review
Distal chevron or scarf shaft osteotomy, usually with an Akin osteotomy of the proximal phalanx.
Key points
Evidence summary in preparation.
Most relevant
Under review
Percutaneous distal metatarsal osteotomy (third/fourth generation, e.g. MICA) with screw fixation, plus Akin.
Key points
Evidence summary in preparation.
Under review
Fusion of the first tarsometatarsal joint for severe or hypermobile deformity.
Key points
Evidence summary in preparation.
Key papers
| Paper | Year | Design |
|---|---|---|
| Minimally invasive chevron osteotomy provides comparable outcomes to open surgery for hallux valgus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Tham A · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Comparison of distal minimally invasive metatarsal osteotomy and open chevron osteotomy in the treatment of hallux valgus (HV): A network meta-analysis. Rao C · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Outcomes of minimally invasive versus open hallux valgus surgical correction: A systematic review and fragility analysis. Zverev SR · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Surgery Versus Watchful Waiting for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis : A Randomized Controlled Trial. Miettinen M · Ann Intern Med · 2026 · Randomised controlled trialKey paper | 2026 | Randomised controlled trialLevel I |
| Lapidus Arthrodesis for Correction of Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Waehner M · Foot Ankle Spec · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |