Procedure selection for hallux valgus.

Selecting the appropriate surgical procedure for the treatment of hallux valgus not always is clear. Every procedure has its merits depending on the individual and circumstances. Correcting pain and deformity, avoiding recurrence, and preserving or re-establishing normal foot function should be the goals of bunion surgery. Although radiographic measurements can be helpful, their weight is not as important as understanding the function of the first ray in each patient. This article attempts to guide procedure selection based on re-establishing normal foot function as much as possible while meeting patients' goals and expectations.