
Open vs. Minimally Invasive Scarf Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction

August 2021
Open vs. Minimally Invasive Scarf Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Open vs Minimally Invasive Scarf Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Foot Ankle Int. 2021 Aug;42(8): 982-993.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty eight patients with hallux valgus deformities were randomized to receive a minimally invasive scarf (MIS) osteotomy (n=30) or standard open scarf osteotomy (n=28). Outcomes of interest were radiologic measurements, postoperative clinical and pain scores, operative time, radiation exposure and complications. The MIS group obtained similar radiographic and clinical outcomes as the open scarf o...
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