Scarf versus long chevron osteotomies for the treatment of hallux valgus: A prospective randomized controlled study

More than 130 operations have been described for the treatment of hallux valgus. This huge number means that no single procedure can address all cases, and treatment has to be tailored according to each specific patient ’s needs and peculiarities. Surgery aims not only to the aesthetic correction of the deformity, but also to a functional painless foot.

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - March 7, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ossama Elshazly, Amr Farouk Abdel Rahman, Hesham Fahmy, Mohamed H. Sobhy, Wael Abdelhadi Source Type: research