Modified scarf osteotomy has a possible capability to be indicated against very severe hallux valgus deformity

Modified scarf osteotomy has a possible capability to be indicated against very severe hallux valgus deformity

Abstract Background Generally, scarf osteotomy is recommended for moderate-severe hallux valgus (HV) deformity. Although severe HV deformity is defined to be more than 40 degree (°), this definition of angular setting includes broad range of HV angle (HVA). Actually, very severe HV deformity such as...

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Main Authors: Takaaki Noguchi, Makoto Hirao, Yuki Tabuse, Yusei Higuchi, Kosuke Ebina, Yuki Etani, Gensuke Okamura, Hideki Tsuboi, Seiji Okada, Jun Hashimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Modified scarf osteotomy
Very severe hallux valgus deformity
Corrective effectiveness
Clinical score
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08113-6

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