Loading pattern of postoperative hallux valgus feet with and without transfer metatarsalgia: a case control study

Abstract Background Postoperative transfer metatarsalgia is a common complication after hallux valgus surgeries. Shortening of the first metatarsal is traditionally thought to be the primary cause of it. However, we speculate the abnormal loading pattern during gait is the real reason. This study is...

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Main Authors: Xiang Geng, Dichao Huang, Xu Wang, Chao Zhang, Jiazhang Huang, Xin Ma, Li Chen, Chen Wang, Junsheng Yang, Heng Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0622-z