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Abstract

Juvenile hallux valgus (JHV) is a common deformity of the forefoot that may result in significant pain and discomfort. To correct JHV, percutaneous, or minimally invasive surgeries have become more popular than open surgeries due to reductions in morbidity. One of these procedures is percutaneous hemiepiphysiodesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous hemiepiphysiodesis for JHV by investigating the available literature on the procedure.

In this systematic review, the authors’ search strategy identified 91 studies, but only five met the inclusion criteria. The identified studies included 76 patients and 132 feet. There was an improvement after the procedure in the mean hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score. In conclusion, the existing literature points toward the viability of minimally invasive hemiepiphysiodesis as an effective procedure for surgical correction of JHV.

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