Outcomes after scarf osteotomy with and without Akin osteotomy a retrospective comparative study

Abstract Background The scarf osteotomy is a well-established surgical method for correcting a hallux valgus deformity. It is often combined with an Akin osteotomy. However, clear guidelines defining indication criteria are missing. The purpose of this study was to analyze the radiological outcome a...

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Main Authors: Gerhard Kaufmann, Maximilian Hofmann, Hanno Ulmer, David Putzer, Philipp Hofer, Dietmar Dammerer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1241-7