The Foot and Ankle Online Journal 5 (1): 2Tensioned suture device has been described successfully for hallux varus corrections. A case report is presented of a flexible hallux varus correction with tensioned suture device. Transverse plane component of flexible hallux varus was successfully corrected; however, a previously mild extensor hallucis longus contracture worsened postoperatively and led to recurrence of hallux varus.
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