A comparative meta-analysis between chevron and scarf osteotomies in hallux valgus patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Usually affecting the medial prominence of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, hallux valgus is a complicated malformation of the first ray that causes deformed joint structure, dysfunction, and increasing stiffness. The most common methods for treating hallux valgus malformation are scarf osteotomy and chevron osteotomy. Due to the inconsistent and contradictory findings among the studies, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to compare chevron and scarf osteotomies in the management of hallux valgus deformity.

Methods

Using the following search strategy: "Chevron" AND "Scarf" AND "Osteotomy" AND "Hallux Valgus", and from inception until October 2024, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus for relevant publications that needed to b

SUBMITTER: Fahid Alqahtani T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12741154 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature