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Open wedge vs. crescentic osteotomy comparable in healing for severe hallux valgus
February 2017
Open wedge vs. crescentic osteotomy comparable in healing for severe hallux valgus
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Open wedge metatarsal osteotomy versus crescentic osteotomy to correct severe hallux valgus deformity - A prospective comparative study
Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Mar;22(1):26-31.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
45 patients with severe hallux valgus deformity were randomized to undergo either open wedge osteotomy or crescentic osteotomy for the purpose of comparing radiological and clinical outcomes of both methods after 12 months post-surgery. Results demonstrated that both surgical interventions were associated with significant improvements in hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, pain and functio...
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