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ABSTRACT: Background
Hallux valgus (HV) is a widespread condition that leads to discomfort in daily life. There are different surgical techniques for HV. This retrospective and comparative study aimed to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the Reverdin-Isham osteotomy (RIO) and the Minimally Invasive Intramedullary Nail Device (MIIND) surgical techniques.Methods
One hundred ninety-six patients with mild-to-severe HV were enrolled and divided into two groups: 98 patients with mild-moderate HV and 98 with moderate-severe HV, treated with the RIO and MIIND techniques, respectively. Radiographic and clinical evaluations were assessed preoperatively at 3, 12 and 60 months after surgery. Radiologically, the Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA), Intermetatarsal Angle (IMA), Distal Metata
SUBMITTER: Biz C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11844019 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature