Hallux valgus: historical facts and modern methods of diagnosis and treatment (literature review)
https://doi.org/10.18705/3034-7270-2025-1-4-100-112
Abstract
In this article historical and medical analysis of the evolution of the treatment methods Hallux valgus. The main stages are traced: from early references in works of the XIII century, when treatment was reduced to radical exostoectomy and resection of the head of the metatarsal bone, until the establishment of principles of reconstructive surgery in the XX century. Special attention is given to the key turning points: introduction of X-ray for operations planning, development and improvement of various types of osteomyelitis (first chevron and SCARF, then proximal and circular), as well as transition to the concept of correction of all components of deformation. The current trend towards low-invasive percutaneous techniques has been noted. It was concluded that the history of HV treatment reflects the general evolution of surgery – from the gross elimination of consequences to the subtle restoration of anatomy and function.
About the Authors
A. E. Binazarov
Saint Petersburg Clinical Hospital of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Binazarov Artur E. – Orthopaedic Traumatologist
St. Petersburg
N. P. Shcherbak
Medsi Clinic
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Shcherbak Nikolay P. – Orthopaedic Traumatologist
Volgograd
A. N. Tkachenko
North-Western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation ; Federal State Budgetary Institution “Almazov National Medical Research Center” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tkachenko Alexander N. – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor
St. Petersburg
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