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Treatment of patients with HV deformity revolves around non-surgical and surgical treatments. Usually, non-surgical treatments are trialed first. If there is treatment failure, surgical repair should be considered. Interestingly, there is no definitive evidence that conservative treatment is effective. However, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons still recommends the use of conservative therapy before perusing a surgical solution. It is essential for patients to trial wide shoes and orthotics before considering more invasive options.

The goal of conservative treatment is to manage the symptoms. It does not correct the actual deformity. Non-surgical treatments options include