Effect of the Reversed L-Shaped Osteotomy on the Round Sign: Not All Hallux Valgus Deformities May Need Proximal Derotation to Correct the Radiographic Appearance of Metatarsal Pronation

Background: Metatarsal pronation has been claimed to be a risk factor for hallux valgus recurrence. A rounded shape of the lateral aspect of the first metatarsal head has been identified as a sign of persistent metatarsal pronation after hallux valgus correction. This study investigated the derotati...

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Main Authors: Lizzy Weigelt MD, Linda Wild MD, Elin Winkler MD, Carlos Torrez MD, Thorsten Jentzsch MD, Stephan H. Wirth MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114221115697