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Lindgren osteotomy demonstrated better improvement compared to Chevron osteotomy

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August 2013

Lindgren osteotomy demonstrated better improvement compared to Chevron osteotomy

Vol: 2| Issue: 7| Number:154| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Outcome After Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Methods

Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Jul;28(7):778-87

Contributing Authors:
C Saro B Andron Z Wildemyr L Fellander-Tsai

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Synopsis

100 patients with hallux valgus were randomized to either receive a Lindgren osteomy or a Chevron osteotomy. The results at 4.7 years (mean follow up period) indicated that, with respect to clinical outcomes, there were no differences observed between treatment groups. However, improvement in correction was observed in those treated with the Lindgren osteotomy. A loss of correction was seen in bot...

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