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The Reverdin-Isham Procedure for the Correction of Hallux Valgus: A Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy Procedure Using Minimal Invasive Technique

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Hallux valgus is perhaps one of the most challenging of all forefoot deformities facing the surgeon today. More than 150 procedures have been developed during the last century to correct hallux valgus deformity. The first metatarso-phalangeal joint supports 125 % of the weight of a walking person during the propulsive phase of gait, and must perform this function 1,000 of times a day for a lifetime.

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  1. Department of Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery, San Francisco Hospital, Sanatorio San Francisco, Mexico, DF, Mexico

    Stephen A. Isham M.D., DPM, DrHC

  2. Department of Foot Surgery, del Cesar Clinic, Valledupar – Cesar, Colombia

    Orlando E. Nunez M.D., DPM

  3. Coeur d’Alene Foot & Ankle Surgery Center, Coeur d’Alene, ID, USA

    Orlando E. Nunez M.D., DPM

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Correspondence to Stephen A. Isham M.D., DPM, DrHC .

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Isham, S.A., Nunez, O.E. (2013). The Reverdin-Isham Procedure for the Correction of Hallux Valgus: A Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy Procedure Using Minimal Invasive Technique. In: Maffuli, N., Easley, M. (eds) Minimally Invasive Forefoot Surgery in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4489-2_4

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