Effect of metatarsal osteotomy and open lateral soft tissue procedure on sesamoid position: radiological assessment

Abstract Background Incomplete sesamoid reduction is a potential risk factor for the recurrence of hallux valgus. The purpose of this study was to radiologically investigate changes in sesamoid position after chevron osteotomy and the open lateral soft tissue procedure. Methods Sixty-eight feet that...

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Main Authors: Young Rak Choi, Sang-June Lee, Jun Hyun Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Chi Hoon Oh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0712-y