Hawkins technique for correction of hallux varus. A, Hallux varus secondary to muscle imbalance. B, Repositioning of abductor hallucis to remnant of adductor hallucis. C, Suturing of abductor hallucis lengthened by tendon graft into base of proximal phalanx and repositioning of conjoined tendon. (Redrawn from Hawkins FB: Acquired hallux varus: cause, prevention and correction, Clin Orthop Relat Res 76:169, 1971.) SEE TECHNIQUE 82.28.