First Metatarsophalangeal Contact Properties are Similar Following Proximal Opening Wedge and Scarf Osteotomies
Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: Proximal opening wedge osteotomy (POWO) is an established correctional procedure for moderate to severe hallux valgus. A common concern of this procedure is that it results in lengthening of the metatarsal which could cause increased intra-articular pressure of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2016-08-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00184 |