First Metatarsophalangeal Contact Properties are Similar Following Proximal Opening Wedge and Scarf Osteotomies

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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Main Authors: Cameron Kia MD, Jessica Divenere BS, Lauren E. Geaney MD, Ryu Yoshida MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00184

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