
Proximal opening wedge vs. proximal chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus

Proximal opening wedge vs. proximal chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus
Proximal opening wedge osteotomy with wedge-plate fixation compared with proximal chevron osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus: a prospective, randomized study
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Oct 1;96(19):1585-92Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
75 adult patients suffering from hallux valgus with an increased intermetatarsal angle were randomly allocated to undergo proximal opening wedge osteotomy with wedge-plate fixation or proximal chevron osteotomy of the first metatarsal. This trial aimed to compare clinical and radiographic results of both procedures using the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society scores, the SF-36 mental and ph...
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