Magnesium Bioabsorbable vs Titanium Screws in Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Medium-term Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metal implants, the gold standard for osteotomy fixation in foot surgery, do have inherent problems. A relatively high percentage of patients undergoing hallux valgus correction require secondary surgery for metal implant removal. Although available since the 1980s, bioabsorbable implant use in foot surgery has been limited because of concerns of osteolysis and inferior strength. Magnesium screws are bioabsorbable implants without the inherent risks associated with other bioabsorbable implants. We prospectively compared outcomes of MAGNESIX to metal implants in hallux valgus deformity correction.

Methods

A prospective, randomized study comparing radiographic and clinical outcomes between hallux valgus corrections fixated with magnesium (24 feet) or titanium (25 fe

SUBMITTER: Saragas NP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833099 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature