Abstract:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of freeing-vessel and eliminating dampness type of Chinese medicine treating forefoot swelling after Wen’s hallux valgus osteotomy.Methods:Forty one patients have 63 affected feet treated in our hospital from January 2013 to December 2013 with forefoot swelling after Wen’s hallux valgus osteotomy were given freeing-vessel and eliminating dampness type of Chinese medicine. The pain and swelling changes were observed.Results:The forefoot swelling of patients in the treatment group was significantly reduced compared with the control group, and there was a significant difference between the two groups(P=0.017<0.05).The forefoot pain of patients in the treatment group compared with the control group was significantly relieved, and there was a significant difference between the two groups(P=0.022<0.05).Conclusion:The treatment of forefoot swelling after Wen’s hallux valgus osteotomy by applying freeing-vessel and eliminating dampness types of Chinese medicine shows a good effect with no adverse reactions. It is worth of clinical application.