Scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus surgery: determining indications for an additional Akin osteotomy
Abstract Introduction There is a lack of clear indications to carrying out an Akin osteotomy in addition to scarf osteotomy. Recent studies have shown that a proximal distal phalangeal articular angle (PDPAA) of > 8° as an indication to carrying out additional Akin osteotomy correlates with bette...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03908-0 |