Cases Solved! is a journal-based CME activity series presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Each activity consists of an interactive clinical case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) followed by a multiple-choice assessment to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test.

These current, peer-reviewed articles touch on important areas of orthopaedic patient care and describe how the article impacts practice behavior and/or systems of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the anatomy and pathophysiology of hallux valgus.
2. Describe the common presentation and physical examination findings of a patient with hallux valgus.
3. Explain radiographic measurements used to determine the severity of hallux valgus.
4. Summarize surgical treatment options for the correction of hallux valgus based on the severity of deformity.
5. Review common complications after surgical correction of hallux valgus.