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Both SERI and Scarf osteotomy similar for correction of hallux valgus
October 2013
Both SERI and Scarf osteotomy similar for correction of hallux valgus
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The SERI distal metatarsal osteotomy and Scarf osteotomy provide similar correction of hallux valgus
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jul;471(7):2305-11. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-2912-z. Epub 2013 Mar 14Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Twenty female patients (n=40 feet) with bilateral hallux valgus were randomized to undergo Scarf osteotomy on one foot and SERI (Simple, Effective, Rapid, Inexpensive) distal metatarsal osteotomy on the other, to compare which surgical procedure provided better long-term outcomes . After 7 years, results indicated that both procedures provided patients with similar improvements in AOFAS scores, ha...
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