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Abstract

Fourty two patients with hallux valgus and bunion who underwent M.I.S. surgery, (Minimal Insicion Surgery) were studied retrospectively. 100% presented pain, the inter-metatarsal angle less than 15º. The technique employed has been, 1º metatarsal distal osteotomy (Reverdin-Isham), abductor Hallux tenotomy, and phalange osteotomy (Akin), in all cases by M.I.S. Average age 13 years and average follow-up 5.5 years. Average time of hospitalization 7 hours. Analgesyc used ibuprofen. Patient was able to walk three hours after the surgery was done. The angles measured revealed a significant change compared to the preoperative time.